President William Ruto is expected to formally unveil campaign for Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission chairperson candidature next week.
According to Nation, the Head of State has already mobilized top officials within his administration to layout campaign plan in favour of the former Prime Minister.
Ruto has reportedly briefed Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi, who also doubles as the Foreign Affairs Minister, and the ministry’s Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei to reach out to continental leaders lobbying for support.
Other leaders who have been briefed on the matter include; East African Community Secretary Peter Mathuki and other top diplomats.
PS Sing’oei disclosed that the first in command would officially unveil Odinga’s candidature next week.
“We look forward to working together to advance this important agenda,” he added.
President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party officially welcomed Raila Odinga’s bid to join African Union (AU) leadership.
The party held a press conference on the same at their headquarters in Nairobi on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Secretary General Cleophas Malala announced that the Ruto-led party would fully support Odinga’s bid to succeed Moussa Faki as the AU Chair.
“Odinga will immensely contribute to African statesmanship as a veteran politician. He measures up to African greatest politicians,” he added.
Malala further called on Kenyans to also rally behind the Azimio coalition leader as he goes for the continental post.
“UDA party support his bid and Kenyans should come together and support him. His victory will come as win to not only to Kenyans but east Africa.”
National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro said should Odinga clinch the top seat, he would advance Kenya’s interests on the continental platform.
“We support this initiative wholeheartedly. As Kenya kwanza, we have decided to put aside all our differences to support him following his experience in international matters.
“When a Kenyan leads, it will put our flag high, and this calls for support from all Kenyans from both political Spectra,” he added.
