‘Pastor Ezekiel Odero Is Still Under Probe’: ODPP Dismisses Reports On Terminating His Case
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), televangelist Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church has not been released, nor has the court dismissed his case.
Thursday, the ODPP clarified that a review of Odero’s investigation files is ongoing and that no charges have been dropped against him.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) asserts that it initially sought an extension of Odero’s detention to allow for further investigations. However, after reviewing the inquiry files, the agency determined that the investigation had progressed to the point where court and police station appearances were no longer necessary.
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“At the expiry of the seven days, the DPP sought an extension of custodial orders for a further 30 days to enable the police to complete investigations. The court however admitted Odero to a bond of Ksh.1.5 million with conditions that he does not interfere with witnesses and report to the investigators every week,” said the ODPP.
“Upon receipt of the inquiry files, the ODPP was satisfied that the court orders facilitating investigations had already served their purpose and it was needless for Odero to keep attending court or the police station.”
The ODPP added that the Shanzu Magistrates Court threw out only Odero’s custody petition on Thursday.
“Consequently when the matter came up for mention today, the court closed the custodial file. The ODPP shall decide as regards the results of the investigation as soon as the review thereof is complete,” said the ODPP.
“The ODPP undertakes to continue exercising its mandate by the constitution and the law. To this end, the office shall only decide to charge where the evidential and public interest thresholds have been met.”
‘Pastor Ezekiel Odero Is Still Under Probe’: ODPP Dismisses Reports On Terminating His Case