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Ida Odinga, The wife of Azimio la Umoja leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is celebrating her 72nd birthday today.
Mrs. Odinga, who was born in Migori County, is among the most prominent women leaders in the country and has been at the forefront of Mr. Odinga’s past and present political life.
To mark the day special former Prime Minister has sent a beautiful heartwarming message to his beautiful wife Mama Ida Through Twitter, describing her as the best thing that ever happened to him.
Mr. Odinga attached an old black and white photo of the couple on their wedding day.
On each of your birthdays like today, I reflect on how you are by far the best thing that ever happened to me. Your strength, resilience, wisdom, and prayers have brought our family this far. Happy Birthday my dear Ida Betty. pic.twitter.com/afNeXOOn2E
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) August 24, 2022
On each of your birthdays like today, I reflect on how you are by far the best thing that ever happened to me. Your strength, resilience, wisdom, and prayers have brought our family this far. Happy Birthday my dear Ida Betty. Baba captioned.
Mama Ida’s feeds were full of messages from the different leaders within the country.
Happy Birthday Min Piny @IdaOdinga .You have mentored us and held our hands. May The Almighty God guide you. I wish you nothing but happiness, joy and God’s favour on your Birthday . pic.twitter.com/nMrxnmGIqe
— Dr. Caroline Karugu (@CarolineWKarugu) August 24, 2022
In you, I found the perfect example and role model. I’m glad that you mentored and supported me right from the start of my political career.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Happy Birthday, Min Piny, Your excellency Mama @IdaOdinga.
May God continue to fill your cup. pic.twitter.com/wCzF3Ily2r
— Hon Gladys Wanga, CBS (@gladyswanga) August 24, 2022
Nairobi County Women elect Esther Passaris asked Mama Ida to be strong and positive as they seek to overturn the IEBC decision.
Happy birthday Mama. I know you’re probably going through a lot right now, but I want you to know that God is in control and everything will be okay. Continue staying strong and being the support that you’ve always been to Baba. The country is behind you. God bless. pic.twitter.com/aXswbb8TzF
— Hon. Esther M Passaris (@EstherPassaris) August 24, 2022
“Happy birthday Mama. I know you’re probably going through a lot right now, but I want you to know that God is in control and everything will be okay. Continue staying strong and being the support that you’ve always been to Baba. The country is behind you. God bless,” she tweeted.