Gachagua Explains Why He Previously Opposed Raila’s Leadership
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday exuded confidence in Raila Odinga’s ability to prosper as the African Union Commission chairperson.
Gachagua who spoke during the launch of Odinga’s AUC bid termed the former Prime Minister as a man of great resilience, endurance, and perseverance.
While addressing the delegates, Gachagua revealed that he previously doubted Azimio Principal’s leadership but he had since changed his mind about Odinga’s leadership capacity.
According to Gachagua, he had nothing against Odinga, and that he previously opposed him since they were both competing for the same position in government.
“Somebody may ask why Rigathi has had issues with the leadership of Raila Odinga, as a truthful man I had nothing against him,” Gachagua explained.
it’s only that we were competing for the same position between him and my boss,” he added.
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The DP further assured the former Prime Minister of the government and Kenyans’ support as the latter formally kicked off his campaign for the top continental role.
“Now that he is going for a bigger seat in AU, all of us from the president and the Kenyans are behind him. I have listened to the ground and all Kenyans across the political divide across communities are in support of your candidature,” the DP noted.
Gachagua’s sentiments on Raila come hardly two months after Odinga defended his decision to work with Gachagua amidst divergent political views, beliefs, and track records.
While addressing the press on June 6, Raila clarified that his close relationship with the Deputy President was mainly due to his quest for the African Union Commission Chairperson.
“Gachagua is a member of this government and as you know, the government pledged to support my bid for AU and I thank them,” Odinga clarified.
“He has seen the light and he is a Saul who has now become a Paul,” Odinga added.
Gachagua Explains Why He Previously Opposed Raila’s Leadership
