MP Mohamed Ali Demands Full Accountability in Albert Ojwang’s Death as DIG Lagat Steps Aside

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has issued a scathing statement following the decision by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat to step aside amid mounting pressure and public outcry over the murder of digital activist and teacher Albert Ojwang.

In a strongly worded response, Ali—himself a former investigative journalist—dismissed Lagat’s move as inadequate, stressing that resigning does not absolve one from potential culpability in what he described as a “heinous crime.”

“While we acknowledge DIG Eliud Lagat’s belated decision to step aside pending investigations into the tragic murder of Albert Ojwang, let it be unequivocally clear: his resignation does NOT and CANNOT erase his possible culpability in this heinous crime,” MP Ali said.

Ali termed the resignation “the bare minimum” expected in the quest for accountability and justice, vowing to pursue the matter until all those responsible are brought to book.

“Justice delayed is justice denied. Our resolve to uncover the truth remains unshaken. Who ordered the murder of Albert Ojwang?” he questioned.

The vocal MP condemned what he described as deliberate attempts by elements within the police service to distort the facts surrounding Ojwang’s death, warning that “the truth always has a way of surfacing.”

Autopsy Discredits Police Account

MP Ali’s remarks come on the heels of a damning autopsy report that contradicted the official police narrative that Ojwang had sustained “self-inflicted injuries.” The post-mortem findings indicate that Ojwang died from head injuries, neck compression, and multiple soft tissue trauma—clear signs of torture and homicide.

“The lies do NOT add up, and the story does not stick,” Ali emphasized.

Ojwang, who had reportedly criticized DIG Lagat on social media, was arrested and transferred from Homa Bay to Nairobi, where he later died under suspicious circumstances inside the Central Police Station.

Seven Unanswered Questions

Ali outlined seven critical questions that he said must be addressed immediately, especially given that DIG Lagat was the complainant in the defamation case that led to Ojwang’s arrest:

Why is the complainant (DIG Lagat) not already a person of interest in the brutal murder of his complainee?

Why was Albert moved all the way to Nairobi despite multiple police stations in Homa Bay?

Why wasn’t the complainant interdicted alongside officers at Nairobi Central Police Station?

Why was Albert held alone in a cell—was the crime committed there or was he brought in already dead?

What happened during his transportation from Homa Bay to Nairobi?

Who were the officers who arrested Albert, and under whose instructions did they act?

Can officers at Central Police Station confirm whether Albert was brought in alive or dead, and where is the CCTV footage?

Call for Immediate Resignation and Justice

Ali didn’t mince words in calling for DIG Lagat’s immediate resignation, labeling him a “person of interest and prime suspect number one.”

“Kenyan youth should not live in constant fear of their lives because of digital activism. This is NOT the Kenya we envision for ourselves or our children,” he declared.

The MP urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and other agencies to ensure justice is not only done but is seen to be done in Albert Ojwang’s case.

“The time for transparency, justice, and moral clarity was yesterday. But we can accept it today.”