A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has mourned the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
Jonathan mentioned Odinga was a real African patriot and an emblem of democratic wrestle on the continent.
The previous Nigerian chief, in an announcement titled “Adieu H.E. Raila Odinga” and shared on his official X account on Thursday, hailed Odinga’s braveness, resilience and unwavering dedication to democracy in Africa.
Will probably be recalled that Odinga, 80, died in India after collapsing throughout a morning stroll.
Jonathan described him as a pacesetter who positioned service above self and who embodied the hope of a united, progressive Africa.
“I’m saddened by the information of the passing of H.E. Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and a distinguished African statesman whose life symbolised resilience, braveness, and democratic wrestle in Africa.
“Kenya has misplaced a patriot, and our continent has misplaced an important chief, one who understood that management will not be about self, however about service; who believed and regarded ahead to Africa’s greatness and ascendancy”, the assertion partly learn.
Jonathan, who recognised Odinga as a fellow advocate of democracy and a faithful pan-Africanist whose influence would proceed to resonate throughout generations, prayed for historical past to recollect him kindly, and for Africa to attract continued inspiration from his legacy.
“I honour him not simply as a brother in the reason for democracy, however as a dedicated pan-Africanist whose mild will proceed to shine.
“Could historical past keep in mind him kindly, and should Africa proceed to be blessed by his hope, knowledge and sacrifice”, Jonathan’s assertion concluded.