{"id":83709,"date":"2024-08-27T11:08:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T11:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/08\/27\/ruto-hosts-historic-launch-of-railas-au-commission-chairmanship-candidacy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T11:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T11:08:47","slug":"ruto-hosts-historic-launch-of-railas-au-commission-chairmanship-candidacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/ruto-hosts-historic-launch-of-railas-au-commission-chairmanship-candidacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruto Hosts Historic Launch of Raila\u2019s AU Commission Chairmanship Candidacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27<\/em> \u2014 President William Ruto has hailed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a \u201cveteran mobilizer for positive change,\u201d expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). <\/p>\n<p>He made the endorsement on Tuesday when he hosted regional leaders at the launch of Odinga\u2019s candidacy at State House, Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>President Ruto praised Odinga for his extensive experience and transformative leadership, asserting that his candidacy represents Eastern Africa\u2019s readiness to contribute to AU leadership through the principle of inter-regional rotation. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cRaila is a celebrated statesman whose longevity in leadership has been sustained by an unrelenting devotion to democratic change as the foundation of sustainable freedom and prosperity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto outlined the pressing challenges facing Africa, including political instability, conflict, and climate change, and emphasized Odinga\u2019s proven track record in addressing these issues.<\/p>\n<p>The launch was attended by Uganda\u2019s Yoweri Museveni, South Sudan\u2019s Salva Kiir, Tanzania\u2019s Samia Suluhu and former presidents Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria as well as prime ministers and other delegates from the continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRaila Odinga is a statesman and we have full confidence in him to steer the continent,\u201d Museveni said.<\/p>\n<p>Suluhu said Raila\u2019s track record is unmatched and that is why Tanzania endorsed him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaba anatosha achaguliwe (Raila is capable let him be elected,\u201d she said<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo, described Odinga as the best candidate for the AUC chairmanship. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cRaila makes Africa proud, peaceful, and prosperous. He is the best the African Union Commission can have,\u201d Obasanjo stated.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Odinga outlined his vision for transforming the AUC into a more people-centered organization. <\/p>\n<p>He pledged to prioritize the continent\u2019s interests if elected, proposing key reforms such as the introduction of an AU visa to facilitate ease of movement across Africa and to boost intra-African trade.<\/p>\n<p>To support Odinga\u2019s candidacy, President Ruto unveiled a dedicated secretariat led by Kenya\u2019s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing\u2019oei and Ambassador Elkana Odembo. This team will coordinate efforts across the continent to bolster Odinga\u2019s bid.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 \u2014 President William Ruto has hailed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a \u201cveteran mobilizer for positive change,\u201d expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). 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