I forgive those who imposed terrorism charges on me - Sonko

The court on Wednesday approved DPP's move to drop charges against Sonko.

In Summary
  • After being off the hook of the charges, Sonko said he was happy with the outcome. 
  • While addressing the press outside Kahawa Law Court, he said that his case was politically instigated and that he had forgiven his accusers.
Former Nairobi Governor and his associates at Kahawa Law courts after terrorism charges against him were dropped on Wednesday, June 12, 2023.
Former Nairobi Governor and his associates at Kahawa Law courts after terrorism charges against him were dropped on Wednesday, June 12, 2023.
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday said he has forgiven those who accused him of terrorism charges. 

After being off the hook of the charges, Sonko said he was happy with the outcome. 

While addressing the press outside Kahawa Law Court, he said that his case was politically instigated and that he had forgiven his accusers.

"I have been innocent all the time as the case was political. During my tenure as the Governor, I was invited to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York. how could I have been linked with terrorism?" Sonko said.

He went on to say that his two accused persons suffered because of his political affiliation and yet they were only workers for county government and not politicians.

He said that he wouldn't wish anybody to be associated with terrorism charges because of their political links.

Sonko and his lawyers said they will not sue the state for damages. 

They were charged with the offences in 2021 where they denied all the charges.

DPP applied for the case to be dropped, a request which was granted Wednesday.

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