SADC urges its 16 member states to support Madagascar’s Randriamandrato in the AUC elections against Kenya’s Raila Odinga, whose team expresses high confidence in his campaign.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has encouraged its 16 member states to lend their support to Madagascar’s candidate, Richard Randriamandrato, in the upcoming African Union Commission (AUC) elections scheduled for February 15. Randriamandrato is set to compete against Kenya’s Raila Odinga, who is backed by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Macharia Kamau, emphasizing their confidence in Odinga’s victory in the election. The support for Randriamandrato marks a strategic move by SADC to rally regional cohesion during this significant election period.
In summary, SADC has called for solidarity among its member states in backing Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato in the AUC race. The strong support for Randriamandrato reflects regional dynamics as he faces Nigeria’s Raila Odinga, who remains confident of his candidacy. This electoral contest highlights the interplay of regional diplomacy and political alliances within the SADC framework.
Original Source: ntvkenya.co.ke
