Nairobi (hornpost.com/) Mama Ida Odinga has said that not even for a single day did she imagine being forced to attend the funeral of her husband, Raila Odinga.
Speaking at the final funeral ceremony held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Ida stated that she had always believed that the responsibility would fall on someone else.
Dressed in black, Maama Ida began by praising God’s wisdom, even as she endured immense pain. “I never imagined this would happen to me — that I would lead the family and the world in saying goodbye to Raila. I expected that would be someone else’s role,” she said.
Nevertheless, she affirmed her acceptance of God’s will. “Without pain, without sorrow, I accept the desire of God,” she added.
Hornpost staff Reporter
Abdikarim Saed Salah
Abdikarim Saed Salah is Editor-in-Chief and Founder of HornPost.com, an independent Hargeisa-based news platform covering Somaliland, the Horn of Africa, East Africa, the Red Sea and international affairs. A journalist, television presenter, producer and geopolitical analyst, he has more than 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism, digital media, reporting and diplomacy. He works with Horn Cable TV and focuses on politics, elections, security, foreign policy and conflict. He holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in International Relations.

