Azimio-One Kenya to form panel to guide appointment of Raila's running mate

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has resolved to form an advisory panel that will help the coalition in picking Raila Odinga's running mate.

Speaking on Thursday after it held its maiden Council meeting at KICC, the coalition officials assured supporters that it is determined to ensure that their flag bearer Raila Odinga clinches the presidency.

“The council also resolves to appoint an advisory panel to recommend to the presidential candidate suitable candidates for nomination as deputy presidential candidate,” said Junnet Mohammed who double up as the Secretary General of the coalition's executive council 

“We have directed the National Coalition Executive Committee to immediately prepare a campaign strategy that will ensure that the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya presidential candidate wins the 2022 presidential election, and that the coalition forms the next government.”

The meeting was chaired by coalition's chairperson President Uhuru Kenyatta and was graced by the party leader Raila Odinga and council members led by Kalonzo Musyoka.

The coalition pledged to ensure a peaceful election while stating that it is targeting the majority of elective seats in the upcoming election.

“Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya forms the majority in parliament and in all the 47 counties of our republic,’'said Mohamed.