{"id":84593,"date":"2024-08-29T09:03:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/i-was-once-railas-right-hand-man-if-he-decides-to-help-me-is-there-anything-wrong-with-that-ruto\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:03:45","slug":"i-was-once-railas-right-hand-man-if-he-decides-to-help-me-is-there-anything-wrong-with-that-ruto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/i-was-once-railas-right-hand-man-if-he-decides-to-help-me-is-there-anything-wrong-with-that-ruto\/","title":{"rendered":"I was once Raila\u2019s right hand man, if he decides to help me, is there anything wrong with that? Ruto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 \u2013 President William Ruto has admitted that \u00a0he was once a right hand man to \u00a0Azimio la Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga and now it is time to pay back to him by supporting his African Union Commission chairmanship \u00a0bid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ruto who was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua while launching development Projects in \u00a0Homa Bay county revealed that there was a time he supported Odinga as his \u00a0hand man and there is nothing wrong with him now supporting his AU top job.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that Odinga agreed to help him form a broad based government of National Unity by incorporating members from the Opposition camp into his troubled Kenya Kwanza government after several months of unrest due to anti-government protests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are know that I was once Odinga\u2019s right hand man. There was a time I helped him now I am asking you, if he decides to help me, is there anything wrong with that?\u201d He questioned.<\/p>\n<p>President Ruto defended the decision viewed as motive to kill the opposition saying both Odinga and him agreed to form a broad based government of National Unity for the unity and development of the country by incorporating members from the Opposition coalition to serve in his Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are one people of one Nation with a common destiny that is why we decided to form a government that is going to unite all Kenyans without minding their political formations, tribe, community and region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that Odinga has the best interests for the continent and he really deserves to lead Africa in the AU chairmanship position.<\/p>\n<p>Kenya officially launched Odinga\u2019s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship on Tuesday, where President Ruto hosted regional leaders to express unwavering support for Odinga\u2019s candidacy at State House, Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>Ruto hailed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a \u201cveteran mobilizer for positive change,\u201d expressing strong confidence in his ability to lead the AU Commission.<\/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>The head of state outlined the pressing challenges facing Africa, including political instability, conflict, and climate change, emphasizing Odinga\u2019s proven track record in addressing these issues.<\/p>\n<p>The launch was attended by Uganda\u2019s President 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>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 \u2013 President William Ruto has admitted that \u00a0he was once a right hand man to \u00a0Azimio la Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga and now it is time to pay back to him by supporting his African Union Commission chairmanship \u00a0bid. 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