{"id":123820,"date":"2025-10-29T15:03:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/ghanas-nana-akufo-addo-leads-tributes-to-raila-odinga-in-bondo\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:03:21","slug":"ghanas-nana-akufo-addo-leads-tributes-to-raila-odinga-in-bondo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/ghanas-nana-akufo-addo-leads-tributes-to-raila-odinga-in-bondo\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s Nana Akufo-Addo leads tributes to Raila Odinga in Bondo"},"content":{"rendered":"

BONDO, Kenya Oct 29 \u2014 Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday led mourners in paying tribute to Kenya\u2019s late opposition leader Raila Odinga at his final resting place in Kang\u2019o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo.<\/p>\n

Braving a heavy downpour, Akufo-Addo joined family members, dignitaries and hundreds of mourners who gathered at the Odinga homestead to honour the life and legacy of a man widely regarded as a Pan-African statesman and a towering figure in Kenya\u2019s democratic struggle.<\/p>\n

Akufo-Addo\u2019s presence underscored Odinga\u2019s continental stature, reflecting the deep respect he commanded beyond Kenya\u2019s borders for his decades-long fight for justice, equality and multiparty democracy.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of Ghana, offers condolences to Ida Odinga at the Odinga homestead in Bondo on 29 Oct 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cRaila Odinga\u2019s story is not just Kenya\u2019s \u2014 it\u2019s Africa\u2019s. He inspired generations to believe that leadership must be about service and sacrifice,\u201d Akufo-Addo said in a brief address at the ceremony.<\/p>\n

The Ghanaian leader, who served as President from 2017 to 2025, described Odinga as a symbol of resilience whose courage and convictions transcended politics and geography.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wetang\u2019ula, Mudavadi, and other leaders attend<\/h3>\n

Also present was National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang\u2019ula, who paid glowing tribute to Odinga, describing him as \u201ca true giant of Kenya\u2019s democratic journey, whose fingerprints are deeply imprinted in the nation\u2019s fight for justice, equality and freedom.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Wetang\u2019ula presented the Odinga family with a Hansard record of Raila\u2019s historic contributions in Parliament \u2014 both as Lang\u2019ata Member of Parliament and as Prime Minister \u2014 proposing that it be preserved at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Museum as part of Kenya\u2019s democratic heritage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important that future generations appreciate Baba\u2019s enormous contribution to parliamentary democracy. His debates and submissions in the House will remain a timeless resource for students of leadership and governance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Wetang\u2019ula also revealed that his upcoming memoir will feature a dedicated chapter on Raila Odinga, reflecting on their shared political journey and the milestones that shaped Kenya\u2019s multiparty era.<\/p>\n

The event drew a distinguished gathering of local and international leaders, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya and Deborah Mulongo, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, and Governors led by Siaya\u2019s James Orengo. Members of Parliament and County Assemblies were also in attendance.<\/p>\n

Symbolic farewell<\/h3>\n

As heavy rain fell over Bondo, mourners described the moment as deeply symbolic \u2014 a cleansing and renewal of the democratic ideals Raila Odinga championed throughout his life.<\/p>\n

Speakers at the ceremony called on Kenyans to honour Odinga\u2019s memory by promoting peace, unity, and the values of inclusive governance that defined his political career.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaba\u2019s spirit will continue to guide this nation toward fairness, justice, and equality,\u201d said one mourner.<\/p>\n

Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier this month, was buried at his family home in Bondo. His final send-off has continued to draw tributes from across the continent, highlighting his indelible legacy in Kenya\u2019s political and social transformation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BONDO, Kenya Oct 29 \u2014 Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday led mourners in paying tribute to Kenya\u2019s late opposition leader Raila Odinga at his final resting place in Kang\u2019o Ka Jaramogi, Bondo. Braving a heavy downpour, Akufo-Addo joined family members, dignitaries and hundreds of mourners who gathered at the Odinga homestead to honour […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123820"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123820\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}