Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has wasted no time in responding to allegations that he is a deadbeat.
In a statement on his social platforms, Sonko did not accept nor deny he was the father of the child he supposedly sired but he’s offered to take care of him.
The flamboyant politician was dragged to court by a woman and accused of failing to take care of their 15-year-old child.
The woman has also asked the court to compel the politician, who is known for his philanthropic deeds and deep pockets, to pay about half a million each month in child support.
Sonko referenced the bible in his reply saying, “Just like Jesus said ‘let children come to me. I’m kindly asking the lady alleging she has my kid to bring the kid to me.”
He added: “I’ll give the kid the best of what life has to offer. My family keeps on growing bigger day in, day out, I feel happy and blessed adopting orphans, street families, and neglected kids in my home.”
He also appeared to accuse the said mother of the child of trying to extort money from him.
“That part of extorting money from me so you can go and merry I will not consent to it. I will not give you even one shilling. Even if the kid is not mine, I’m ready to take care of him. I’m also appealing to other women who are struggling to raise their kids to bring them to me. I will take care of them.”
Sonko notably adopted two kids who were subject to a terrorist attack, one of whom had a bullet lodged in his head at the time.
