PS Sing'Oei Breaks Silence After Gachagua Backed Raila's AUC Bid

Gachagua on Friday said Raila Odinga is the most suitable candidate for the AUC chairman position.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has weighed in on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s move to declare support for Raila Odinga in the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson race.

In a statement via his X account on Friday, February 14, PS Sing’oei termed Gachagua’s move as patriotic.

The Foreign Affairs PS pointed out that there is more that united Kenyans than divides the nation.

“Patriotic. There is more that unite than divide us as a Nation,” PS Sing’oei stated.

Gachagua in a statement on Friday said Raila is the best fit for the AUC chairman position.

“Kenya's finest Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga is undoubtedly the best bet for the African Union Commission chairmanship. Africa deserves the best. There is no doubt about Raila's worldview and championship for African people. As a continent, we need a Raila Odinga character to gel the Anglophone and the Francophone selves towards the continent of the future,” said the former DP.

Gachagua also said that Raila’s victory would solidify his long-standing dedication to the Pan-African spirit, which he has championed for years.

“His win in Addis Ababa imprints his quest for the Pan-African spirit he has lived and championed. Raila Odinga's win will be good and progressive for Africa. His victory will be a win for Kenya, our motherland,” he added.

The AUC chairperson elections are set to be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Raila is contesting against Djibouti's Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar.