- Raila Odinga still holds his position in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), secretary general Edwin Sifuna said on Tuesday
- Sifuna was responding to a local newspaper's claim that Raila wants to take over his position in the party to highlight his desire to lead the secretariat of the African Union
- A few weeks ago, the veteran politician announced a break from local politics to focus on his campaign to lead Africa
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has tried to remove doubts about the leadership of Raila Odinga in that political outfit.
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General Secretary Edwin Sifuna he clarified that Raila has not yet lost his position in the leadership of the party as the local newspaper claimed.
Sifuna said that despite his boss abandoning local politics to focus on his quest for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), he still remains the leader of the party.
“Several times, Raila Odinga has informed the country that he will present himself to be elected as the chairman of the African Union Commission during the elections to be held in February 2025. As things stand now, neither Odinga nor ODM have announced his withdrawal and retirement from the leadership of the party. Sifuna's statement said in part.
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