Babu Owino: I will be victorious the day DJ Evolve will walk again

By Peter Ochieng

Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili popularly known as Babu Owino is happy to be free from charges related to shooting of Felix Orinda, alias DJ Evolve.

Owino was charged for misusing a firearm which allegedly led to shooting of DJ Evolve at a Nairobi night club, in January, 2020.

Trial judge Benard Ochoi however on Monday acquitted the vocal legislature of the charges, indicating that the prosecution failed to adduce sufficient evidence against the lawmaker.

"Having evaluated the evidence, I find that the prosecution has failed to prove a case beyond reasonable doubt,” he ruled.

Reacting to the rulling via a press conference, Babu Owino said it went the way 'God wanted it to go.'

Despite the favourable ruling, the MP said he is not yet a winner, adding that he will win the day DJ Evolve will walk again.

"This judgment has gone the way the Almighty God wanted it to go. That is how God wanted it to go. The day I will be victorious is the day I will see DJ Evolve walk and stand by my side.”

He said he will stop at nothing in a bid to have the DJ regain his walking ability, including taking him to India for specialised medical attention.

“I want to assure DJ Evolve and members of the public that I will walk by DJ Evolve’s side and will be there for him, in fact am planning to take him to India for further checkup and am praying to God to grant Felix both the physical and spiritual strength to ensure he walks in the near future," the second term MP said.

However, lawyer Joshua Miguna Miguna, one of Babu Owino's vocal critics in his assessment claimed in the 'eyes of God,' the MP is 'guilty.