Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has declared his support for opposition leader Raila Odinga in his bid to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.
Gachagua has said Odinga is undoubtedly the best candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship.
“As a continent, we need a Raila Odinga character to gel the Anglophone and the Francophone selves towards the continent of the future.” He added.
Through his Facebook account, Gachagua added that Odinga’s win will be good and progressive for Africa and a win for Kenya.
The AUC elections will be held on Saturday the 15th of February.
Heads of states of member countries will vote to elect the next AUC Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson .
Odinga faces stiff challenge from Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti and Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato.