Saturday, November 30,2024 - Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's bid to become African Union Chairperson (AUC) is gaining momentum after a strong contender withdrew and endorsed him.
Former Seychelles vice president
Vincent Meriton announced on Saturday that he would no longer pursue the AUC
seat and he endorsed Raila Odinga
Speaking to the press, Meriton
announced he had withdrawn from the race due to health issues that began in
July this year.
"I will not be able to
withstand the pressure that goes with the position. Today I want to lend my
support to his excellency Raila Odinga as he travels far and wide around the
continent to spread his message of Pan Africanism, peace, security, prosperity
for the continent and its citizens," Meriton said.
This is good news for Raila Odinga, who is now the frontrunner, followed by Djibouti’s candidate, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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