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

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

ODM Party through its twitter handle, consoled with the family

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

It was at this point that Mr Duale asserted that by asking for the withdrawal of KDF from Somalia, Cord was echoing Al-Shabaab’s demand. “They are speaking the same language,” he said.

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

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

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