The demise of ODM leader Raila Odinga has left many in shock, his close allies reeling in pain as the reality hits. Migori senator Eddy Oketch sharing a moment with deceased ODM leader Raila Odinga in the past. Photo: Eddyt Oketch. Source: Facebook Raila died aged 80 on Wednesday morning, October 15. He passed away at an Ayurvedic eye hospital and research centre located in Koothattukulam, within Kerala’s Ernakulam district, southwest of India. Reports indicate that he experienced cardiac arrest during his morning walk. He had been receiving treatment at the facility for five days and was accompanied by his daughter and personal physician at the time of his death.
Migori senator Eddy Oketch was gutted about the demise of Raila, recalling the last moments he shared with him just a day before his death. The first timer in the Senate went ahead to share the excerpt of their last conversation. They spoke for seven minutes, in which Raila asked him to emphasise unity among the Luo community. “Yesterday you called me for seven minutes. You 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. You told me you are coming back in the weekend and I must come to receive you. I did not know you were saying goodbye. I am lost!”
By Kai Eli
