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Obasanjo: Why I think Raila is the best candidate for AU Chairperson job

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Obasanjo said he talks regularly with both President Ruto and Raila Odinga, and other leaders in Africa.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he played a pivotal role in mediating talks between political rivals President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga mid-last year.

The disclosure came to light during a press conference Wednesday where Obasanjo officially endorsed Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission Chairperson position.

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