Mr Etale’s father died on Sunday evening after a long illness.

“At exactly 6:15pm, son of the soil, my mentor, my source of inspiration, my friend, and my father went to be with the LORD. I am gutted,” he said.

Prayers

He added: "GOD the Creator, GOD the taker. You have made your decision. We can't change it. RIP my Beloved Dad. I will personally miss you".

The ODM top brass has been posting updates on his father's illness asking his followers to keep him in prayers.