Big Boost For Raila Odinga As DRC President Endorses His AUC Bid: "I Thank Him"

• On Thursday, August 15, ODM leader Raila Odinga held a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo
• The former prime minister said Tshisekedi endorsed his bid for the African Union Commission chairperson
• Recently, Somalia's Fawzia Adam dropped out of the race and declared support for Kenya's candidate

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

ODM leader Raila Odinga has continued with his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson's seat.

What did Raila discuss with Felix Tshisekedi?

On Thursday, August 15, Raila took his campaigns to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where he held a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi.

In a statement, the former prime minister said their meeting centred on the foundational issues of security, which is essential in advancing a shared future.

The ODM leader thanked Tshisekedi for endorsing his AUC bid.

"I met with DRC president Felix Tshisekedi today to discuss my AUC bid. Our conversation centered on the foundational issues of security, development, and climate change—essential for creating lasting prosperity and advancing our shared future. I thank him for his endorsement."

Did Fawzia Adam endorse Raila Odinga's bid?

As reported earlier, Fawzia Adam's support enhanced Raila's chances of being the next African Union Commission chairperson.

The former Somali minister for Foreign Affairs had declared her bid in March but shelved it months later. She met Raila in Nairobi on Friday, August 9.

It is in their meeting that she declared her support for Kenya's longstanding opposition leader.

What else you need to know about Raila Odinga's AU bid

• ODM leader Raila Odinga issued a list of African presidents who had openly backed his aspirations for the continent.
• The veteran Kenyan politician officially submitted his credentials ahead of the vote in February next year.
• The AUC chairperson post falls vacant in 2025 following the lapse of Moussa Faki's second and last term.
• The United States of America Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, endorsed the Azimio la Umoja leader for the AUC seat.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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