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Raila Odinga candidate for the chairman of Africa Union (AU) Commission
By: Joseph Mutua Ndonga
I have no reason to doubt that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is poised to clinch the seat of the chairman of Africa Union (AU) Commission.
I have two reasons. First, he has the best credentials and qualifications when it comes to the needs and aspirations of the black African people.
He had earlier proved his worthiness when he served as African High Representative for Infrastructure Development.
Apart from initiating mega projects, he curved a niche of being a true pan-Africanist. He has since been championing the ideals of a United State of Africa under the slogan of One Africa One People.
While articulating the virtues of democracy, good governance and development in Africa, Raila has been mincing no word in reiterating that Africa is the richest continent because of its vast resources.
Africa, however, lags behind because of lack of unity.
If I win, I will strive to ensure that Africa speaks in one voice.
The second reason why Raila is poised to win is because President William Ruto is spearheading his campaign.
The President kicked up his campaign when he hosted the East Africa Community (EAC) heads of state and government at State House Nairobi during which he officially unveiled and endorsed the candidature of Raila Odinga.
Dr Ruto took this opportunity to showcase Raila’s credentials and present him as the best candidate.
In a rejoinder, each of EAC leader endorsed Raila candidature.
Former Prime Minister is now our candidate. President Ruto has requested to us mobilize support for him from other heads of state and government from Africa. We want assure you and honorable Raila that we will do this.
Since then, President Ruto has been seizing every opportunity to drum support for Raila.
He did this during China-Africa summit held in Beijing China and also during a similar gathering of African leaders in Germany and USA.
For President Ruto, the main purpose of these visits has always been to represent and articulate the interests of Kenyan people. He therefore met these leaders on the sidelines of the summits.
The President always returned back with bagful of goodies.
Besides East Africa leaders, Dr Ruto has reached out to other heads of State in Africa and convinced them to vote for Raila during the election slated for February next year.
In his latest trip to Addis Ababa Ethiopia, he managed to persuade and rally more leaders to support Kenyan candidate.
Raila, who accompanied him in this trip, took this opportunity to showcase his credentials.
He once again made a very powerful presentation and many leaders were convinced that he is most suitable leader to represent Africa.
Joseph Mutua Ndonga Is A Writer And Social Commentator
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