Obama Breaks Silence at Midnight: Raila Was a True Champion of Democracy
Obama Breaks Silence at Midnight: Raila Was a True Champion of Democracy.
After three tense days of silence and growing pressure from Kenyans online, former U.S. President Barack Obama has finally broken his silence on the death of Raila Odinga, just hours before the symbolic 72-hour “mourning deadline” expired.
In a heartfelt message posted in the dead of night, Obama described the late Raila as “a true champion of democracy” and “a child of independence” who endured decades of struggle for Kenya’s freedom.
“I personally saw him put the interests of his country ahead of his own ambitions,” Obama said. To read more Click here.
