‘He can unite Africans without discrimination’ – Mau Mau War veterans enchantment to African heads of state to elect Raila for AUC chairperson seat
Friday 14th February, 2025 11:04 AM|
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The Mau Mau War Veterans Association has thrown its weight behind former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson place.
In an announcement launched on Friday, February 14, 2025, the veterans mentioned Raila possesses the imaginative and prescient and management abilities needed for the place, calling on African heads of state to elect him for the highest continental job.
“Raila knows what politically, economically, and socially ails the African continent. He can unite African people without discrimination and initiate the building of sustainable economic infrastructures,” the assertion, posted on ODM’s X account, learn partially.
The affiliation’s Secretary-General, Gitu wa Kahengeri, emphasised Raila’s expertise in infrastructure growth, arguing that his management on the AUC would speed up industrial development and enhance transport networks all through Africa.
“Raila can initiate the building of industrial complexes and a complex network of roads connecting all countries in Africa. He is a great asset to Africa!” the assertion added.
Step in direction of prosperity
The veterans, who have been a part of Kenya’s liberation battle towards colonial rule, highlighted the necessity for a frontrunner who can unite the continent and advance its growth agenda.
They urged African heads of state to help Raila, asserting that his election can be a big step towards Africa’s prosperity.
“We the Mau Mau War Veterans Association unreservedly support the election of Raila Amolo Odinga to the chairmanship of the AU Commission. We appeal to all African heads of government to elect Raila for the prosperity of Africa,” they mentioned.
Growing checklist of endorsements
The endorsement from the Mau Mau War Veterans Association provides to an rising variety of voices supporting Raila’s candidacy, as he competes towards two different candidates for the AUC chairmanship.
Raila, who has beforehand served because the AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development, has garnered endorsements from quite a few African leaders and regional blocs.
An evaluation of his intensive diplomatic engagements reveals that greater than 28 African heads of state have pledged their help for his candidacy.
These endorsements embody leaders from Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Togo, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Malawi. Additionally, leaders from Comoros, Tanzania, Uganda, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Seychelles, Mauritius, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, South Sudan, and Eritrea have additionally expressed their help.