- Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino said he is ready to lead the opposition in Kenya if Raila Odinga takes the post of AUC chairman
- Babu, citing his experience and the challenges he faced, said he is well prepared to take over Raila's reins in maintaining government control
- The Member of Parliament praised Raila for his great contribution to Kenya's democracy and expressed his hope for achieving his ambition to compete for the position of AUC
- Despite his opposition to the current broad-based government, Babu reiterated his loyalty and respect for Raila
Nairobi – Member of Parliament for Embakasi East Babu has announced that he is skilled in his ability to lead the opposition in Kenya after Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
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During an interview on TV 47 on Friday, August 23, the young member of parliament said he had the experience of taking the post of Raila.
Babu said this will be held at the event where Raila takes executive responsibilities at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
He explained that when Raila leaves the country as the chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), he will assume his role of controlling the government.
“If it happens that Baba goes to AUC, then the Bible says there is a time and season for everything. If it happens that Baba goes to AU to be the chairman of AUC; when Baba goes to Addis Ababa to Baba, then if he goes on that day, there is no harm in leaving Baba to be the leader and become the main leader of the opposition,” he said.
He claimed that he has already announced that he will be the main opposition leader as a preparation, saying that experience does not come with age.
'It comes with the challenges you've gone through. Grandfather Owino He has lived his 35 years and faced many challenges and found solutions to those challenges,” Grandfather explained.
What is Raila's legacy according to Babu?
The young politician emphasized his loyalty to the ODM leader, claiming that he worked with him on many projects.
Babu explained that despite his opposition to a broad-based government, nothing should be taken away from Raila's contributions to democracy. Kenya.
He revealed that he is hopeful that the former prime minister will take over the post of AUC in February next year.
“Father Raila Amollo Odinga has been my political leader, he is the leader of my party and I respect him a lot. I have worked under him, for him and with him; he knows me inside and I know him inside. He is still my leader.
I am praying for Baba, he has tried his best, he has fought for this nation regardless of what people may say even now. He has fought for us, he has been for us, we cannot wish for what the Father has done for this nation,” added the MP.
Raila to take a break from active politics in Kenya
In other news, the former prime minister announced his retirement from grassroots politics as he prepares for his AUC chairmanship campaign.
Raila said that he will focus fully on his quest for the position of AUC chairman.
He referred to this period as a period of transition from Kenyan politics to involvement in the politics of the African continent.
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