- On Monday, February 3, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka called on former prime minister Raila Odinga to stop the country's politics
- Kalonzo said regardless
- In the upcoming AUC elections, Raila will compete with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar to run for the position of chair
Nairobi – Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on former prime minister Raila Odinga to retire from competitive politics regardless of the outcome of the upcoming African Union commission elections.
Source: UGC
What should be done if Raila Odinga fails to get the AUC seat?
During the social media show with journalist Mark Masai on Monday, February 3, Kalonzo said Raila should retire from the country's politics if he loses the AUC bid.
According to Kalonzo, it would be strange for the former prime minister to want to continue to lead the resolution if he failed in his AUC goal.
The former vice president wanted Raila to consider joining the former president Uhuru Kenyatta in retirement.
“I don't see how Raila Odinga He would lose the chair and return and say he wants to lead the resolution. I personally would be surprised. That would not be Raila I knew. He must also be reality, for now, the option is to go if he will win the beauty for himself, the country and the mainland. If he fails, I think he should just retire. I would advise Raila to retire, and join former President Uhuru Kenyatta in the post. Retired leaders, ” Kalonzo said.
However, the former vice president said that he wishes him all the best Raila in the AUC, saying he is coming out of the leadership position and that the continent will benefit from Raila's extensive knowledge if he seizes the seat.
Will Raila run for the presidency 2027?
As previously reported, the former prime minister assured members and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that the outfit would suspend the presidential candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking in Vihiga County, Raila ignored reports of merger or alliance with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) before the 2027 general election.
While pointing to his goal of running for the 2027 presidential candidate, the former prime minister said his intention in domestic politics was still consistent despite looking at the seat of the African Union (AUC) chairman.
The veteran politician gave those holding leadership positions in ODM to expand its role in the politics of the country by grabbing county counties that are not ODM party strongholds or UDA.
Will Mount Kenya help Kalonzo in 2027?
Elsewhere, Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni approved the Wiper party leader for the 2027 presidential election.
Kioni said that under the Gema voter camp, Mount Kenya will support Kalonzo to oust the President William Ruto In the 2027 election.
The former MP revealed that there has been intense consultation between leaders in the communities of Gikuyu, Embu and Meru to express their views with the Wakamba community, a broad political coalition that puts Kalonzo the title of the country's leadership.
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