Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga gets a major boost in his quest to be voted African Union’s next chairperson. This is after the commission unanimously adopting a critical decision that it is East Africa’s turn to submit candidates for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).
A statement from the Office of the Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary seen by BRK has confirmed the development, terming it a major breakthrough towards East Africa leading the African Union Commission.
“It is now clear that the Rt. Hon Raila Odinga will be in the race for the AU Commission Chairperson,” reads part of the statement.
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi who actively lobbied for adoption of the decision during the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU, has said the decision now aligns with what Kenya has been pushing for.
Elections for the position is set for February 2025.
