The first problem of the new American president Obama which gives a negative impact to his new career. United States President Barack Obama's Kenyan half brother George was arrested on charges of possession of cannabis, police sources said Saturday.
George Obama was arrested on Friday with cannabis, known locally as bhang, and was placed in custody, a senior police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.
"He was picked up in Nairobi's Huruma area with three other young men," the officer said, adding they were due to appear in court on Monday.
In his memoir, the new US president describes meeting his half brother as "a painful affair." George Obama was one of the few close relatives who did not attend the president's January 20 inauguration ceremony in Washington.
George Obama was arrested on Friday with cannabis, known locally as bhang, and was placed in custody, a senior police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.
"He was picked up in Nairobi's Huruma area with three other young men," the officer said, adding they were due to appear in court on Monday.
In his memoir, the new US president describes meeting his half brother as "a painful affair." George Obama was one of the few close relatives who did not attend the president's January 20 inauguration ceremony in Washington.
I can only imagine how he must feel. He's now one of the most influential figure in the world so every little thing that's related to him will be a headliner...good or bad of course.
ReplyDeleteHi Noel...musta na? I haven't been here in a while....
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
Juliana