Obinna Applauds Sonko for ‘Holding Back His Hands’ in Heated Family Drama

Content creator and media personality Oga Obinna has publicly applauded former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko for keeping his cool during a tense confrontation involving his daughter Salma and her husband.

Taking to his social media pages, Obinna praised Sonko for exercising restraint, saying the former governor’s decision to stay calm likely prevented the situation from exploding into a physical altercation.

According to Obinna, Sonko showed rare maturity by stopping his “hands from traveling in high velocity,” a phrase he used to highlight how close the confrontation came to turning violent.

He noted that many people lose control when pushed to their limits, making Sonko’s composure a strong example of emotional discipline under provocation.

Obinna Takes a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Obinna used the moment to underline his firm stance against gender-based violence — whether a man hits a woman or a woman hits a man.

He revealed he has personally survived abusive situations in the past, experiences that shaped his understanding of the heavy emotional and psychological toll such violence takes.

“It drains somebody,” he said, urging anyone stuck in toxic or violent environments to choose walking away instead of retaliating. His message focused on prioritising safety, dignity and peaceful conflict resolution.

‘Sometimes Walking Away Is Strength’

The entertainer reminded Kenyans that physical confrontation, no matter who starts it or who the aggressor is, only deepens wounds and inflicts long-lasting emotional damage.

Obinna added that Sonko’s calm approach supports ongoing efforts to promote peace within families, especially at a time when high-profile disputes often dominate public attention.

He emphasised that public figures carry enormous influence, and when they choose restraint over violence, it sets a powerful example for households and relationships across the country.