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Raila downplays succession war in Azimio

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Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, former Muranga Governor Mwangi Wa Iria and former Defense CS Eugene Wamalwa. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard]

Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga has played down mounting pressure in the coalition to have him name a successor to take over the Opposition mantle as his focus shifts to his bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship.

Raila said those who thought his bid for the AUC position would cause him to quit politics had missed the point of urging his supporters not to harbor fears over his continental ambitions.

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