Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has penned an emotional message to his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, whose 26th anniversary is today.

Raila in his message said Oginga Odinga’s patriotic and selfless actions remain engraved in the hearts of those who knew him and in the collective memory of the nation he helped build.

He further noted that Oginga’s memory remains a permanent presence in his absence.

“26 years ago you took a journey from our beloved country never to return. Your patriotic and selfless actions remain engraved in the hearts of those who knew you and in the collective memory of the nation you helped build. Your memory remains a permanent presence in your absence,” he tweeted.

Raila’s Orange party joined him in penning emotional messages to the late father of democracy.

ODM in their message described Oginga odinga as doyen of opposition politics in Kenya, a legend, the Father of democracy and a luminary in the struggle for the second liberation.

ODM further noted that Jaramogi’s legacy and aspirations still live on.

“Today, 26 years ago, the DOYEN of opposition politics in Kenya, a LEGEND, the Father of DEMOCRACY and a LUMINARY in the struggle for the second liberation RESTED. His legacy and aspirations still live on. Continue Resting in Peace Mzee Jaramogi Oginga Odinga,” ODM tweeted.