Raila Odinga has advanced significantly toward securing the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, following the continent's Executive Council's unanimous adoption of a key decision on Friday.
Raila Odinga has advanced significantly toward securing the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, following the continent's Executive Council's unanimous adoption of a key decision on Friday.
This development positions Mr Odinga as the most probable candidate, who could either secure the seat through the election scheduled for February 2025 or through consensus nomination. Mr Mudavadi, a proactive advocate for the decision during the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Council sitting in Addis Ababa, highlighted its alignment with Kenya's objectives.
"It is now apparent that the Rt. Hon Raila Odinga will contest for the AU Commission Chairperson position. Consequently, there are no remaining technical or legal impediments barring Kenya from presenting its candidate," he said in a statement.
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