ODM leader Raila Odinga was on Sunday, July 7, invited to address the East African Community ministers meeting on his readiness for the African Union Commission Chairmanship.
Odinga made a case on why he wants to be the African Union Commission chairperson touching on his experience in leadership and his quest for peace and stability in Africa.
The former Prime Minister noted that he would help transform the African Union adding that it can play more roles in Africa.
"Why do I want to become the Chair of the AU? One is because I'm an African and secondly, I think based on my experience over the years I have the ability to go to this institution and transform it," Odinga stated.
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He vowed to promote peace and stability to ensure development is achieved in the continent.
"I am delighted to have been invited to the EAC Council of Ministers retreat to speak to my candidature of the AUC. It is time the African Lion roared loudly across the world. We must use our immense natural resources and youth to provide economic gains for all," remarked Odinga.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who introduced Odinga to address the EAC meeting, urged EAC ministers to support his vision to champion for Africa’s integration, growth, and prosperity.