ODM Leader Raila Odinga Dies Aged 80
Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) leader Raila Amolo Odinga is dead.
Raila passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, October 15, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in India.
Raila’s death comes days after his brother Oburu Odinga revealed that he was seeking treatment abroad.
Oburu noted that Railal’s condition was not as serious, and he was recuperating well before returning to the country.
“I want to tell you that Raila is out and about and just like any other human being was disposed a little and he is recuperating and resting, but he was not in those conditions which have been reported in the press.
"He is in India, and he will be back soon. Our people should not be worried about that," said Oburu.
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, in a statement, revealed that he spoke to Raila on Tuesday and was given a lot of instructions by the ODM leader.
“Yesterday you called me for 7mins: gave me a lot of instructions that I am still trying to make sense of. You told me to go on Ramogi TV, greet Onagi, and tell them to speak in one voice. You told me to tell them to remain united. I did not know you were saying goodbye,” said Oketch.
Raila had arrived at Koothattukulam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district for Ayurvedic treatment.
The 80-year-old had arrived in India six days ago for treatment, attracting nationwide attention as conflicting reports on his health began circulating.
Speaking at an ODM event on Thursday, October 9, Raila's brother Oburu Odinga, had confirmed that his brother was indeed sick and receiving treatment, noting that he was on the path of recovery.
He, however, dismissed speculations that the former Prime Minister was gravely sick, clarifying that Odinga only suffered a slight illness which forced him to seek medical attention abroad.
“I want to take this opportunity to clarify this, there have been a lot of rumours about our party leader, Raila Odinga, that he is very sick, that he is almost dying and that he is completely out," Oburu noted.
Adding: "But I want to tell you that he is out and about, and he is just like any other human being who was indisposed a little, and he is now recuperating and resting, but he was not in those conditions alleged."
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