Anyang’ Nyong’o to be in Charge of ODM as Raila campaigns for AUC

By Catherine Muema On Sep 12, 2024

By Antynet Ford

Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o will be in Charge of ODM Central committee as the opposition chief Raila Odinga intensifies campaigns for Africa Union Commission Chairmanship.

This was announced yesterday by the ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna following a meeting with the Party’s central Committee chaired by Raila Odinga.

“In light of the grueling campaign schedule by our Party Leader and the need for him to focus on this, he has designated H.E Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, the Governor Kisumu, to chair any and such meetings of the Central Committee that may become necessary during periods of his absence.” The SG announced.

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chair will be elected at the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2025. The AU Assembly will conduct the election by secret ballot with the newly elected Chair succeeding Moussa Faki, whose term expires next year. The successful candidate will serve a four-year term, which is renewable once.

Kenya officially launched Raila’s AUC chairmanship bid on August 27, during a ceremony at State House, Nairobi. The event was attended by Heads of State and dignitaries from across the continent, reflecting broad support for Odinga’s candidacy.

Among the nations backing Odinga’s bid are several East African Community (EAC) member states, including Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and South Sudan.