In his attempt to become the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), former prime minister Raila Odinga was defeated.
Raila’s attempt to replace Moussa Faki in the sixth round was barely defeated in the voting held on Saturday, February 15. Kenya has already lost twice to the regional organization.
Prior to the elections, Raila’s campaign staff claimed that at least 21 nations supported him. But in the fiercely contested election, he got ahead early, winning 20 votes, and then advanced to the second, third, fourth, and fifth rounds.
Prior to the elections, Raila’s campaign staff claimed that at least 21 nations supported him. But in the fiercely contested election, he got ahead early, winning 20 votes, and then advanced to the second, third, fourth, and fifth rounds.
Supported by President William Ruto, Raila traveled the continent on campaign travels and went abroad with the head of state, inviting other African leaders to rally support. Prior to the elections, Raila’s campaign staff claimed that at least 21 nations supported him.
Moussa Faki, who held office for two terms, was the candidate Raila aimed to replace. Raila would be elected to a four-year term, with the chance to be re-elected for a maximum of two terms or eight.
Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf managed to win with the two thirds margin in the 7th round garnering the required votes of 33 countries.
