Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga will stay longer in Dubai after undergoing a minor surgery, his wife Ida Odinga has said.
Speaking to The Standard Newspaper, Ida revealed that her husband was successfully treated of a nerve disorder affecting one leg.
revealed that the condition resulted in pain in the affected leg adding that she stayed in contact with him on an hourly basis.
She, however, noted that Odinga might not be coming home soon as he needs more time to rest.
According to Ida, many people would be flocking the home to see him if, was he around. She noted that each visitor always wants at least to talk to him thus eating away into his recovery time.
She also cited that since there are no commercial flights currently, the family will have to charter a plane if Raila was to come back. She noted that the process will be kicked off once he fully recovers.
She dismissed as “rumours” reports on social media that Odinga was receiving cancer treatment in China.
Raila’s brother Oburu Odinga was the first person to dispel rumours of the former Prime Minister being in China last week. He stated that Raila had undergone a back surgery and was responding well to treatment.