ODM lawmakers defend Raila in his AU exit.
Orange democratic movement, ODM lawmakers defend Raila in his AU exit. This comes a day after word went round that the opposition leader, reports that he was fired from his influential continental job.
The AU chair wrote,”Your role in this journey, Excellency, has been invaluable. Allow me to express my profound gratitude for accepting to serve in this role during the transition period, which has now come to a happy conclusion.”
Others claimed that the Azimio la umoja leader was kicked out because of his vocal nature in political, however, Raila stated that he had other urgent things to pursue.
Vihiga senator, Godfrey, Defended saying the exit had nothing to do with politics or president Ruto.
He stated,”I do not think Raila’s tenure at AU had anything to do with Ruto. The letter clearly stated that his term came to an end. It was not a termination. Again, the decision is made by the plenary of the Head of State and not one individual.”
He posed that if Ruto had anything to do with the termination, then another Kenyans could have taken over the position.
Hon Godfrey posed,” Raila has actively participated in politics as he serves AU including vying for Presidency. If at all Ruto had a hand in it, why has he not replaced him with another Kenyan?”
Supporting him was Homabay senator, Moses Kajwang who stated Raila has successfully completed his tenure at AU, serving in the infrastructure department.
He stated,”I think Baba has had a successful tenure despite it not being a permanent position. Last year, I was with him at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) which he attended in his capacity as AU head of infrastructure and spoke passionately about the urgent need for green climate-smart infrastructure.”
He added,”I have also accompanied him to the US where he always highlighted the need to finance Africa’s infrastructure projects and he has been extremely successful for these African projects.”
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