Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has issued a strong rebuke to individuals pressuring ODM members to vacate government roles, asserting that the Luo community will not be dictated to on matters of political participation.
Speaking on Friday during the burial of slain blogger Albert Ojwang in Kakoth village, Kabondo Kasipul constituency, Homa Bay County, Odhiambo said the Luo nation has always stood for justice and should not be coerced into leaving the government.
“I want to tell those trying to warn us to get out of government, don’t bother. As Luos, justice is in our DNA. We will decide for ourselves when to stay or leave. You came late; don’t dictate to us. We’ve fought for this country since independence and we will not be silenced,” said the outspoken MP.
Odhiambo used the solemn occasion to mourn Ojwang, describing his killing as a national tragedy. She shared how profoundly moved she was by the grief of the blogger’s parents, especially his mother’s heart-wrenching question:
“When they were killing you, did they ask whether you had a brother or sister?”
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga also paid tribute to Ojwang, hailing him as a devoted young man whose life was rooted in community service.
“Albert was a young, industrious gentleman whose life was marked by unwavering commitment to serving others. His untimely death has left us with immense grief, unanswered questions, and a painful void,” said Wanga.
She pledged her support to the family in their pursuit of justice, promising that Albert’s legacy of service would not be forgotten and that those responsible would be held accountable.
The burial ceremony drew a host of political leaders, including MPs Babu Owino (Embakasi East), Eve Obara (Kabondo Kasipul), and Joyce Bensuda (Woman Rep, Homa Bay), who joined mourners in demanding justice and dignity in the face of what they described as escalating police brutality.
Albert Ojwang was laid to rest at his family home in Kakoth village,Homa Bay County, as calls intensified for a transparent investigation into his death.
