Senior Counsel Abdullahi Goes After Opposition Over Selective Prosecution

Senior Counsel Abdullahi has launched a scathing attack on what he terms the selective and discriminatory application of the law in Kenya, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the country’s constitutional order and public trust in state institutions.

In a strongly worded statement, Abdullahi cited two recent incidents that, in his view, expose glaring inconsistencies in law enforcement.

He pointed to an alleged altercation involving Nairobi MCA Robert Alai at a restaurant along Lenana Road, where Alai was reportedly involved in a fracas with Nairobi Governor Babu Owino.

According to the claims, Alai allegedly drew a firearm during the confrontation and was disarmed by a police officer.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Abdullahi noted that no public update has been issued regarding investigations or possible charges.

The Senior Counsel further alleged that the police may have been instructed by individuals within the Office of the President not to pursue the matter, purportedly because Alai’s social media activity is considered useful to the broad-based government.

These claims, while unverified, have reignited debate over political influence on law enforcement agencies.

In contrast, Abdullahi highlighted the recent arrest of two Turkish businessmen in Kilifi following an altercation involving an ODM politician.

The businessmen were arrested at the scene and charged with terrorism financing, a move Abdullahi described as disproportionate and troubling.

He questioned the ease with which such charges are invoked, particularly where foreign nationals and Muslims are concerned.

Abdullahi has now demanded answers from Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Director of Public Prosecutions Benson Ingonga, asking them to explain the apparent policy divergence between the two cases.

“Why are some individuals treated as untouchable while others face the full force of the law?” he posed.

Warning that Kenya faces a deepening law and order crisis, Abdullahi recalled former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s past admission that the country loses billions daily to corruption, arguing that selective justice only entrenches impunity among the powerful while ordinary citizens remain vulnerable.