Mike Sonko Denies Vietnam Trip to Negotiate Margaret Nduta’s Release
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has dismissed claims that he traveled to Vietnam to negotiate the release of Margaret Nduta. The 37-year-old Kenyan woman faces execution after being caught with two kilograms of drugs at Ho Chi Minh City Airport in 2023.
Nduta’s death sentence has sparked nationwide outrage, with activists and the Kenyan government pleading for mercy. However, reports surfaced that Sonko had joined a delegation to Vietnam to secure her freedom. In a video statement, he laughed off these claims.
“Ati niko Vietnam? Just seen African 001 has posted on TikTok that I’m in Vietnam trying to negotiate for the release of Margaret Nduta,” Sonko said, highlighting inconsistencies in the reports. He noted that the shared picture was from his office during a meeting with Chinese investors.
Sonko Expresses Support for Nduta’s Family
Despite denying involvement in negotiations, Sonko sympathized with Nduta’s family. He offered prayers and encouragement as they endure this painful ordeal.
“May the Lord stand with Nduta’s family during this trying and difficult moment. May He have mercy on Nduta. May He deliver her from evil. May He forgive her from all trespasses. May He lead her from any temptation,” he said.
How Can Nduta Be Saved?
Sonko proposed an alternative way to help Nduta escape execution. He urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate her case and prove she was a victim of drug trafficking networks.
“Her case is very minor. It is said that she was carrying drugs for someone called John. DCI, please help this girl. The only way to rescue this Kenyan woman is for DCI-Airport to investigate who escorted her. Maybe John accompanied her to the airport. Margaret’s parents, kindly provide her phone number.”
Sonko suggested retrieving Nduta’s phone data to trace her communications and arrest the real culprit. He insisted that if investigators identified and detained the mastermind, authorities in Vietnam might reconsider her sentence.
“DCI should retrieve the data and check when she left Kenya, the countries she passed through before reaching Vietnam. From that data, they will find the communication of the person who sent Margaret with the drugs; that’s the one who should be arrested and taken in, so that Margaret can be freed,” he added.
Life in Vietnamese Prisons: A Harsh Reality
Meanwhile, a Catholic priest who spent four years in a Vietnamese prison recently described the brutal conditions inmates face. He spoke of overcrowded cells, poor sanitation, and lack of medical care. He revealed that many prisoners suffer extreme psychological distress due to isolation and strict discipline.
With Nduta’s fate hanging in the balance, her family and the nation continue to pray for a breakthrough.
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Mike Sonko Denies Vietnam Trip to Negotiate Margaret Nduta’s Release
