Overwhelming Support: 8 in 10 Kenyans Rally Behind Raila Odinga’s AU Quest
Infotrak has revealed that a significant majority of Kenyans, approximately 80%, are backing Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
According to a recent survey conducted by Infotrak and published on Thursday, the majority, comprising 81% of respondents, expressed support for the bid. Conversely, 16% indicated opposition, while 3% refrained from taking a stance.
Most of the backers of Odinga’s candidacy are concentrated in Nairobi (88%), with Rift Valley (85%), Nyanza (83%), Western (79%), Central and Coast (78%), Eastern (77%), and North Eastern (64%) following suit in descending order.
The majority of backers fell within the age bracket of 27 to 35, comprising 84%, with the subsequent age groups following closely: 36 to 45 at 82%, 46 to 55 at 81%, over 55 at 76%, and finally, 18 to 26 at 75%.
Among those who didn’t support Odinga, 22% of individuals aged over 55 voted against him, followed by 21% from the 18-26 age group, 16% from the 46-55 age bracket, 14% from the 36-45 age range, and 13% from the 27-35 age group.
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Most of the supporters were women, comprising 84% compared to 79% of men.
Competition intensified in the bid for Eastern Africa to secure the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) as a third contender entered the fray on Tuesday.
Djibouti put forward their Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Youssouf, as their nominee, affirming their belief that he is the most suitable candidate for the position.
The alternate contender is Fawzia Yusuf, who previously served as Somalia’s deputy prime minister and presently holds a position in the Federal Parliament.
Up to this point, Odinga has garnered support from eight heads of state, including Kenya’s William Ruto, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni.
Other leaders, according to Odinga, include; “Mama Suluhu has said she will support me, Salva Kiir has accepted. The other day I was with Ramaphosa, and he said yes, Tshisekedi has said yes.”
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has also endorsed the Kenyan firebrand.
Overwhelming Support: 8 in 10 Kenyans Rally Behind Raila Odinga’s AU Quest