- President William Ruto made an official announcement about his intention to start a campaign for the AUC chairmanship Raila Odinga
- Lawyer Steve Ogolla argued that Raila has deep networks in Africa and around the world and can continue his campaign for the post of AUC
- He claimed that the long-time opposition leader's decision to talk to his political rivals shows him as a true leader
President William Ruto is set to launch a campaign to support the ambition of the Azimio leader Raila Odinga to be the chairman of the African Union Commission.
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The inauguration ceremony will be held at the White House on Tuesday, August 27, and many leaders will already attend.
Why Raila may not need the support of the government
Lawyer Steve Ogolla, speaking on Citizen TV, emphasized that Raila he is in a good position to get that prestigious position due to his long commitment to democracy and political stability.
Ogolla argued that although the government's support may be seen as a formality, it is necessary because Raila, as a national candidate, needs the government's support.
“Raila is known to be a pro-democracy leader. I think his contribution to our democratic maturity is well documented and appreciated locally. He has international influence and deep networks across Africa and the world.
“And I think he has the ability to continue his campaign for the AUC chairmanship even without the support of the government. But because this must be a government-sponsored project, I think it is refreshing to see Kenyans coming together to push his ambition. I think he is a good shot, We wish him all the best, ” he said.
He also highlighted that Raila's role in the post-election negotiations, known as “handisheki,” has gained international respect and is considered a symbol of African leadership and leadership.
“The handshake has a certain international appeal. They have lent him the kind of legitimacy he needs as he aims for the AUC chairmanship. Because in the region and the global south, political stability is important for good governance and the fact that political leaders can build consensus quickly after elections , while domestically we can oppose, internationally, it looks like the action of the government and Africa also brings its political structure throughout the region,” explained Ogolla.
Raila has expressed his interest in the position, citing his commitment to patriotism, democratic values, and his experience as AU High Commissioner.
Rigathi Gachagua praises Raila Odinga
At the same time, when he was speaking during the inauguration, the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua He praised Raila.
He said that Raila's passion and zeal in Africa is well documented.
According to Gachagua, he had received comments from the public saying that they all approve of Raila's candidacy for the top seat.
What else you need to know about Raila's AUC bid
- President William Ruto asked Kenyans to pray for Raila as he runs for the top AUC post
- Raila received applause from the leaders after giving a strong speech
- List of African heads of state who attended the launch of Raila's bid to become AUC chairman
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