Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- It's a shame that we all must bow out. Raila's turn came on 15 October in India, far away from Bondo, Kisumu, Nairobi, or even Addis Ababa, Africa's political capital, seeking medical support that mismanaged Africa could not provide. The departure of Raila Amolo Odinga from the African stage closes a defining era for the African continent. The Kenyan "Enigma" (locally converted to "Engima") stood tall, at times alone, but with a sustained loyal crowd in his strive for utmost freedom in Kenya and beyond. For him, democratic struggle must genuinely deliver to the "Wananchi"; that is, governance is for the people. His name became a metaphor for courage - which is lionic, resilience, and the eternal pursuit of justice. Yet...