Raila will do what it takes to make Africa proud – Ruto

President William Ruto has said that Raila Odinga has what it takes to become the next African Union Commission Chairman.

According to Ruto, he has full confidence that Raila will go over and beyond to make the African continent proud.

“Excellencies, I present to you a visionary Pan-African, a bold and wise leader, a professional and technocrat as well as a towering statesman and veteran mobiliser for positive change. I am confident that he will give his utmost and do all it takes to make Africa proud and powerful,” he said.

The Head of State said the former Prime Minister possesses the requisite credentials and is also the ideal candidate to lead the African Union Commission.

He said Raila enjoys a sterling reputation as a zealous Pan-African who has consistently demonstrated a strong faith in Africa’s possibilities and has exemplary commitment to the cause of laying a robust foundation for Africa’s transformation in our time.

“Kenya endorses his candidacy unreservedly, and we commit wholeheartedly to supporting his candidature, his vision and his leadership.

“He embodies extensive experience and a deep understanding of both African affairs and global dynamics, which are crucial for leading the African Union farther into the centre of global affairs and closer to the hearts of our people.”

He described Raila as a celebrated statesman whose longevity in leadership has been sustained by an unrelenting devotion to democratic change as the foundation of sustainable freedom and prosperity.

Ruto said Kenya has benefited from progress, both on the broad stage of national governance as well as the evolution of specific sectors that are attributable to reforms championed by the patriotic league of indomitable visionaries like the ODM leader.

“He possesses the professional capacity and experience, a proven track record of transformative leadership and wide experience of accomplishment at the national and regional levels.”