With just 18 days to go, the African Union is gearing up for a defining moment-the election of the AUC chairperson. The highly anticipated vote, set for February 15, 2025, has thrown candidates into a last-minute frenzy.
Each is striving to leave a lasting impression. For Kenya, this is more than just a race; it's a critical opportunity to showcase its influence on the continental stage. Fronting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya is banking on his experience and vision to steer Africa's agenda in a transformative direction. To be elected as the AUC chairperson, Odinga must secure at least two-thirds of the votes from the 55-member State through a secret ballot process.
The voting process begins with all the candidates on the ballot and is conducted three times until one candidate gets at least two-thirds of the votes.
If the third ballot remains inconclusive without any candidate garnering the two-thirds majority, the next ballot will be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the highest number of votes.
