- Former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga died from a heart attack at a medical center in India
- Following his death, Kenyans, including political leaders as Wiper Democratic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have mourned him
- While paying homage to his former political ally, Kalonzo explained about Raila’s body condition
Leader of the Wiper Democratic Front, Kalonzo Musyokahe has joined Kenyans to mourn the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga.
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He appeared on his social networks on Wednesday, October 15, giving emotional respect to the late political veteran and giving details about the condition of his body.
Did Raila’s body have scars?
Kalonzo, a long -time political ally, spoke of the challenges the leader faced as he was fighting for democracy in the country.
According to the former vice president, Raila’s fight for the country left him with permanent scars.
“The father is the longest political prisoner in Kenya. Kalonzo said.
Kalonzo praised Raila, saying that despite enduring persecution, he did not give up in the fight for the country.
“However, at every stage of release from detention cells and torture rooms, he was raising his hands in heaven, his fist was rolled up with intent, he decided that tears and scars he had experienced personally would give democracy and freedom to his beloved Kenya. That is why we call him a second political liberation champion,” Added Libenzo.
Kalonzo Praise the way Raila does politics
He apparently praised Raila’s political style, which was identified by his physical and mental struggle for Kenya, and nicknamed Agwambo.
Kalonzo cited Raila’s main role in the formation of the new Constitution of 2010. The Constitution has since been playing an important and important role in the division.
“From opposition seats to the government as Prime Minister, until August 27, 2010, on the day our new constitution was announced, my brother Raila, played an important and important role in delegating power from the imperial presidency to the constitutional process. Kalonzo added.
He also cited the time he worked closely with Raila as his running mate in Cord and NASA, as well as their cooperation when forming a coalition of the Union-One Kenya Declaration.
The party leader said that he learned a lot from Raila and shared the bitterness of failing elections together.
He concluded his statement by giving condolences to Raila’s wife, Ida Odingaand all his family, including Rosemary, Raila Junior and Winnie.
“I can’t imagine the shock and sadness that you are going through right now. I want you to know that my family and I stand in solidarity with you. In this regard, I know that all Kenyans pray for them,” Kalonzo said.
He referred to Raila as the president who won but was never announced or sworn in as president.
What you need to know about Raila’s death
- President William Ruto He has announced that Raila is expected to organize a national funeral with respect to military honors
- Residents of Bondo They appeared on the road to mourn the death of veteran politician and longtime opposition leader, Raila.
- Ruto announced a seven -day period of national mourning, in which the flags would fly half mast in honor of Raila.
Why hasn’t Kalonzo never attacked Raila?
Kalonzo has been very respectful of Raila, even after leaving the opposition and joining President William Ruto in a broad government.
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In April, Kalonzo said that he would never disrespect Raila or attack him.
He said that it was in his nature to maintain mutual respect for his former colleagues, even if they chose a different political path.
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