Raila Odinga's acknowledgment that his father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga trusted former minister Henry Obwocha on matters finance left DP William Ruto and a host of mourners in stitches.
Speaking at Sironga on Friday, Raila also revealed how Jaramogi, then the leader of Ford Kenya, would turn him away if Obwocha had not authenticated expenditure.
"Obwocha's masterly of economics was superb. Jaramogi would turn us away when we made financial proposal if it did not have Obwocha's proposal," he said as DP Ruto burst into laughter.
And to spice the event up, Raila also claimed that Obwocha quit Ford Kenya for Ford People to avoid being swept by the latter's wave.
When the ODM leader revealed the inside lineup of Ford Kenya in early 90s, the DP's excitement was even evident throughout Raila's speech.
"Obwocha was Finance minister, Orengo Attorney General, Paul Muite our shadow Chief Justice," he added as mourners became excited over the latest revelation.
Obwocha was laid to rest on Friday at his Bosamaro home in a function that was attended by CJ David Maraga, CS Fred Matiang'i among others.
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