Why Raila Odinga stands a chance to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why Raila Odinga stands a chance to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga, stands a chance to be the next Nobel Peace Prize winner. Currently, Raila Odinga has had several assignments to carry out both within Africa and outside the continent. He has made several journeys outside the country to give out talks on Democracy.

Just hours before his scheduled visit to the USA, a letter congratulating him personally from the White House and US President Barack Obama was made public, pointing out to greater things to come by. This is a rare case as Africa has been known to have vague and rogue leaders and therefore it is a rare occasion for such like comments from the White House to be directed towards the African leaders. 

In the letter, President Barrack Obama commended Odinga for his conduct during the post-election judicial review period.

The Former PM, who enjoys both National, International and Global recognition, seems to be geared towards being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Truly, this letter from the White House, seems to have set him for a special international and global recognition.

His major international assignments are gaining momentum and being that he commands respect globally, he is slated for major  assignments that are to be initiated by the by the United Nations Secretary General in days to come.

In the letter, both President Obama and the former USA Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson, praised Hon. Odinga for accepting the verdict of the Supreme Court that upheld the election of Mr Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s fourth president despite glaring bias. The letter addressed to the PM read, 

 “Through your words and your actions, you affirmed the importance of the rule of law and constitutional order and helped ensure a better future for Kenyans,” said the US President in the letter dated April 3.

Mr. Carson however too, expressed his gratitude to the former PM saying that he also waited for the Supreme Court verdict eagerly just as the Kenyans did. He said,

 “I express my deep respect and appreciation to you on how you handled yourself during the entire judicial review process.”

Mr. Carson also noted that the former PM’s actions reflected his deep dedication to the rule of law and to democracy, “They also reflected your respect for judicial opinions and your unwavering commitment to the democratic values you have stood for and fought for throughout your career,” he said.

The letter which comes just a few moments before Raila Odinga arrives in the US capital-Washington DC where he is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the prestigious global think tank-the Woodrow Wilson Centre on Africa’s next 50 years highlighting both achievements and challenges on the continent, is seen as a way of preparing the Former premier to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

As a father of Democracy, he will also share his vision for Africa over the next 50 years, with a particular focus on Africa’s future engagements with China and the United States.

President Obama’s letter is a clear indicator to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime and presidency that Prime Minister Odinga is bigger and way above juvenile games that have been witnessed in the recent days where he was denied access to airport VIP lounge and to certain state property and privileges. 

Despite what happened to Uhuru Kenyatta in London when he was attending the Somali Conference when British PM David Cameroon refused a joint handshake on camera, The US president is willing to meet Former PM  and this is a clear indicator to Uhuru that Democracy is valued globally.