THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is the clear favourite to win the African Union Commission chairmanship next month, although he faces stiff competition for the top job, a fresh analysis shows.
Analysis by the Star indicates by Tuesday, Raila only needed the support of 12 extra countries to secure victory in the epic polls to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The contest is, however, fraught with diplomatic intrigues, some triggered outside Africa, and the countries that have pledged their support are not bound by those promises.
The winner of the AUC chairperson seat is required to garner support of two-thirds of the 55 countries eligible to vote, translating to 33 African Union member states.
So far, the former Prime Minister has bagged the support of at least 21 countries, making him the front runner in the race to succeed Chad’s Moussa Faki.
