Kileleshwa Ward representative Robert Alai has told off Kenyans wishing former Prime Minister to lose his bid to become the next African Union Commission (AUC) chairman.
In a statement, Alai said that anyone with such a wish should be very worried because losing the seat will only make his relationship with President William Ruto stronger.
He went on to say that individuals imagining that Raila losing the AUC bid will make his relationship with Ruto sour should also stop.
“Those who want Baba Raila Odinga to fail in getting the AUC seat needs to be worried more. They hope that if Baba doesn’t get the seat, they will fight with William Ruto. Let me tell you a secret, Baba not getting the AUC will bring him even closer to Ruto. Stop having these imaginations,” Alai said.
The Nairobi Member of County Assembly’s remarks come amid public uproar especially on social media over the opposition and government working together.
Many accuse the former Prime Minister of betraying Gen Z and benefiting from their protests.
The working relations began after the Gen Z protests that somehow brought the country to a standstill.
After the protests, Ruto and Raila agreed to work together and it is around that time that the reports of fronting the former PM for the AU job came about.
The critics now claim that Raila betrayed the people he has fought for over the years.
On Friday, the former Prime Minister launched his bid in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as a follow up to the August launch in Nairobi that was spearheaded by President William Ruto.
The election is in February 2025. Other candidates are from Djibouti, Madagascar and Mauritius.
The election of a new African Union Commission chairperson is a defining moment in Africa’s pursuit of unity, self-reliance and prosperity.
This position holds the power to influence the continent’s
future, especially as it navigates internal challenges and a changing global
landscape.
