PCS Mudavadi Breaks Silence On Kenyan Delegation To Addis Ababa
According to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s delegation to Ethiopia for the African Union Commission elections is self-sponsored.
Addressing the media in Addis Ababa, Mudavadi denied that the large delegation in Ethiopia to promote Raila Odinga’s bid for the AUC chair seat is government-sponsored.
Mudavadi, who is also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, stated that many of them who traveled did so of their own volition.
“People have been asking about the size of the Kenyan delegation. The size of delegation is standard, which is normally led by the President in a summit like this,” he stated.
Mudavadi went on to say that there is a strong sense of patriotism and that people want to assist Raila in his campaign.
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi defends Kenyan delegation in Addis Ababa supporting Raila in AUC Elections pic.twitter.com/KE4LXmJxND
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“There are so many Kenyans who, out of their own pockets, have come to Addis Ababa to show solidarity and patriotism. There are also some who are coming by bus because we share borders. We thank them,” he stated.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary remarked that Raila’s chances of winning the seat are good.
“He has campaigned extensively on the continent, and President William Ruto has given him all the support and encouragement. I have played my role as CS for Foreign Affairs, and so have the ambassadors,” Mudavadi said.
Reports that a number of legislators would be traveling to Addis Ababa raised an online outrage.
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Approximately 100 MPs and top government officials are scheduled to fly to Addis Ababa in support of Raila.
The Star has also heard that additional political leaders, including governors from both sides of the political spectrum, will travel to vote.
Raila will compete against Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Madagascar’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato in the elections.
Africa’s heads of state are expected to select Moussa Faki Mahamat’s successor during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, which will be held in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, on February 15 and 16.
PCS Mudavadi Breaks Silence On Kenyan Delegation To Addis Ababa
