Sharp Daily
No Result
View All Result
Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
Sharp Daily
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
No Result
View All Result
Sharp Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Ex-Nigerian president Obasanjo backs Odinga for AU chair position

Faith Chandianya by Faith Chandianya
February 15, 2024
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo endorsed Azimio Leader Raila Odinga for the African Union Chairperson position on Thursday, February 15.

During a press conference, Obasanjo asserted that Raila was the ideal candidate to succeed Moussa Faki, stating, “I have no doubt that my friend who is standing next to me is the right person to take over the mantle. If the EAC region backs him, I believe the rest of the continent will support him.”

Raila Odinga, responding to the endorsement, expressed his readiness and conviction to assume the role.

Moussa Faki, the current African Union Chairperson, expressed his readiness to serve the continent, citing extensive consultations and a belief in Africa’s potential for improvement.

RELATEDPOSTS

Ruto’s appointment of Raila’s nephew and its political impact

April 23, 2025

Raila’s opposition role unshaken, ODM declares amid Azimio strain

August 19, 2024

Obasanjo rationalized his endorsement by emphasizing the importance of East Africa assuming leadership within the AU, highlighting the necessity for a candidate with prior high-level governmental experience.

Raila Odinga, having served as Kenya’s prime minister from 2007 to 2013, vowed to leverage his experience to guide Africa toward prosperity and posterity.

Asserting his Pan-Africanist beliefs, Raila stated, “Africa deserves better,” while elucidating his vision for the continent, emphasizing the utilization of its abundant natural resources for mutual economic benefit.

Raila, who previously served as the AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa, expressed confidence in his ability to foster cooperation among African nations. The AU Chair is elected to a four-year term, with the option for one reelection. Moussa Faki is currently in his second and final term, having assumed the position in 2015.

Previous Post

Airtel Africa expands digital infrastructure to boost innovation

Next Post

REREC employee arrested over falsified academic credentials

Faith Chandianya

Faith Chandianya

Related Posts

News

September snapshot: CMMF yields 13.12% as month unfolds

September 5, 2025
Private equity investment business concept
News

Private equity and insurance

September 4, 2025
News

Kick financial goals: Invest with CMMF this football season

August 22, 2025
commercial illustrator
News

Why Kenyan private equity firms should consider continuation funds as an exit strategy

July 23, 2025
Business

Del Monte foods files for bankruptcy in USA

July 3, 2025
News

Private vs Public Pension Funds in Kenya

June 30, 2025

LATEST STORIES

September snapshot: CMMF yields 13.12% as month unfolds

September 5, 2025

Why knowing your pension exit options matters, especially in the public sector

September 5, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Supporting Suicide Awareness Month

September 5, 2025

Strategic financial moves steer Kenya’s economic stability

September 4, 2025
Private equity investment business concept

Private equity and insurance

September 4, 2025

How reforming payroll taxes can stabilize employment trends

September 4, 2025

How public ratings could shift healthcare dynamics in Kenya

September 4, 2025

Boosting Your Retirement Savings with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

September 4, 2025
  • About Us
  • Meet The Team
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Email us: editor@thesharpdaily.com

Sharp Daily © 2024

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
  • Business
    • Banking
  • Investments
  • Technology
  • Startups
  • Real Estate
  • Features
  • Appointments
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team

Sharp Daily © 2024