'I am still here;' Raila says he will not quit Kenyan politics if he clinches AU seat

Raila Odinga has announced that he will not quit active Kenyan politics as he vies the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship.

Speaking at Ligisa Secondary School in Rangee Constituency when he attended a thanksgiving ceremony for Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Odinga said vying for the AUC seat does not warrant anybody to count him out of Kenyan politics.

“I am not going without coming back. I am still here,” he said.

The ODM leader also assured that the party, which he designated to Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, will continue to promote democracy in the country.

In what further implied that Odinga may not quit active Kenyan politics soon, the National Assembly Minority Leader June Mohammed warned ODM politicians against any plans to succeed Odinga.

He announced that the party will soon wage a war against ODM politicians involved in succession politics.

ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga warned that Odinga’s post should not be tampered with. She expressed optimism to strengthen the party after acquiring the new post.

On his part, Nyong’o called on the party officials to register members.

The party also announced a programme for ODM grass root elections scheduled for November 27 this year.

The grass root election will be done from polling stations, followed by the ward, constituency, county and national elections give the party new officials.