Following a historic vote in Addis Ababa on Friday that gave
Raila fresh impetus, Mudavadi expressed unwavering support for Baba’s bid to
lead the continent.
“We believe there's a strong synergy, and we are offering
Africa a very credible candidate,” said the Foreign Affairs CS.
He heaped praises on Raila and hailed his extensive
experience in public office, citing his tenure as the Prime Minister of the
Republic of Kenya.
He emphasized Raila's strong Pan-African credentials and his
proven ability to foster unity even in the face of adversity.
Mudavadi underscored Raila's potential to address pressing
issues facing Africa, such as conflict resolution, food insecurity, and
economic integration.
“Raila has seen both hot and cold, if I may use such
terminology. And he has shown the capacity to bring people together and to
reconcile even under difficult circumstances,” Mudavadi stated.
“And looking at the kind of challenges we are facing on the
African continent, issues around conflict, food insecurity, the need to foster
greater integration and enhance economic activity along the African
continent,” he added.
The endorsement comes as Kenya prepares to launch a
continental campaign following the AU Executive Council's decision to drop two
key proposals that could have hindered Raila's candidacy.
Reacting to the development, Mudavadi asserted that Raila
Odinga is now poised to enter the race for the AU Commission Chairperson.
He emphasised that no technical or legal obstacles hinder Kenya from submitting its candidate, signaling a
clear path forward for Raila.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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