Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo met with Kenyan President William Ruto a few hours after endorsing opposition leader Raila Odinga for the chairmanship position of the African Union Commission.
Obasanjo said a person from Eastern Africa is in the best position to lead the AU Commission at the moment, and he believes Raila will be the right candidate for the job.
Odinga, who was accompanied by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, said he had extensive consultations over the matter.
“Serving as the African Union High Representative for Infrastructure gave me the advantage of learning about each African country. I believe by working together, we can emancipate Africa,” Odinga said.
In reaction to Odinga’s move, the Jeremiah Kioni-led faction of the Jubilee party said the Azimio coalition would not lose steam over Odinga’s bid.
