Firebrand political activist Odinga Lumumba has fought many battles in his time, whether it was leading a rebellion in Ghana or his role in the 1981 Heads of Agreement uprising. Tonight 7NEWS has confirmed that 62-year-old Lumumba is battling for his life. He is hospitalized in the KHMH where his condition is listed as critical and we also understand he is in a coma.
Lumumba suffered a stroke about three weeks ago and he was originally hospitalized but later released. He was re-admitted on Monday of this week and he remains there tonight. The prognosis for his recovery is uncertain because doctors cannot locate any family member in Belize who can authorize them to perform a badly needed surgery.
Lumumba was born Wilhelm Bulwer. He is best known for playing an active role in the Heads of Agreement uprising. More recently Lumumba has been outspoken about the BTL quagmire. We will continue to monitor his condition and we will have an update on Monday.
