ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga Mourns Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo.

by Jakowiti

June 14, 2021

in Breaking News

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Former legislator’s death was confirmed by ODM director of communications, Philip Etale.

Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo has rested. Please pray for the family during this difficult moment.
— Philip Etale (@EtalePhilip) June 14, 2021

ODM Party through its twitter handle, consoled with the family

Sad day for our party. We have just lost a gallant son of the soil, a founder member of the Change Movement & a three time Member of Parliament for Gem Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo. He was a defender of the party & never shied away from speaking the truth. To the family, we say POLE SANA. pic.twitter.com/a3dDossOds
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) June 14, 2021

According to the family, the late former legislator died at the age of 54 after a long illness.

ODM Party leader Hon Raila Odinga described him as an acurate debater who never shied from speaking the truth

First elected MP in 2002, Jakoyo Midiwo served the people of Gem with passion for 3 terms.

An astute debater, a man of his word and honor, Jakoyo had a rare ability to work across the aisle and got along with members from across the political divide.

I will dearly miss him. pic.twitter.com/ngip8dd0Bw
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) June 14, 2021

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The remark provoked furious responses from the Cord side, whose members wanted Mr Duale ordered out of the chambers as Dr Laboso declared Mr Duale out of order.

“It is on record that we have a terrorist party. The least you can do is ask him to withdraw,” Mr Midiwo said. “Don’t be silly,” Watch the video…

ODM Party Secretary General Hon Edwin Sifuna wondered why death hits one after the other

There is just too much death. Before you come to terms with one the grim reaper hits you with another. We Thank God for Jakoyo Midiwo. We thank God for his life. We pray for his family and friends at this difficult time. May God give you strength. RIP Otada. pic.twitter.com/t59Za1eY6b
— Edwin Sifuna (@edwinsifuna) June 14, 2021

On his part, Kisumu County Governor Hon Peter Anyang Nyongo described the shocking demise of former Gem MP as ‘unbelievable’

I'm extremely saddened by the shocking death of my friend- former Gem MP Washington Jakoyo Midiwo. Unbelievable !

Go in peace, Otada. pic.twitter.com/raq5EskZ05
— Gov. Anyang' Nyong'o (@AnyangNyongo) June 14, 2021

Other leaders who sent their condolences include Amani Party leader Hon Musalia Mudavadi, former Kiambu Governor Hon William Kabogo, Deputy President Hon William Ruto.

Mheshimiwa Jakoyo Midiwo was a vocal and dedicated figure who spoke his mind. He was outspoken, courageous and a tireless leader whose exceptional service to the people of Gem will be missed. pic.twitter.com/by5u3RqYQo
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) June 14, 2021

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