Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has exuded confidence that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will transform Africa if he wins the African Union Commission chairperson seat.
Speaking at the official unveiling of Raila’s candidature for the seat at State House Nairobi, Obasanjo said he was confident Raila will steer Africa to greater heights.
“He will make Africa proud, he will make Africa powerful, he will make Africa peaceful and he will make Africa prosperous. We need it all and you can count on us for support and you have seen,” he said.
Obasanjo was quick to point out that the seat means extra responsibility for Raila and leaders who backed his candidature.
“If we support you and you get there, we have the responsibility to make sure you succeed. We will do our part, we pray to God that you do your part,” he added.
He was also quick to point out that Raila’s candidature is getting so much support at home.
“He is not only a candidate for Kenya but the East African community,” he stated.
Obasanjo added that Africa needs Raila’s leadership at this critical stage of development in the continent when the world is riddled with wars and conflict.
“A war is going on in Europe and we are suffering from hunger in Africa. We are wallowing in poverty and we cannot get out of this unless we put our house in order as countries in Africa and as collectively a continent,” he explained.
He reminded Raila to ensure Africa gets an AU visa to ease the movement of people within the continent.
