As the African Union braces itself for a leadership election set for February 2025, there are two notable front runners for the Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's long-serving Foreign Affairs Minister.

It has been reported that some international observers say this race presents a dichotomy of experience, regional influence, and vision for Africa's future.

Meanwhile, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to unveil Odinga's vision and strategic priorities for his African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson bid.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Gordon K'achola, CEO of the Africa Center for Diplomatic Affairs.