Since 2008, RAO has distinguished himself as the most experienced African in providing solutions to disputed presidential polls. UN has even approached him to assume the role of the Chief Mediator in Ivory Coast.

http://www.nation.co.ke/.../-/1230ulg/-/index.html

As they say: the taste of the pudding is in the eating. For RAO, this could be a double edged sword - if he handles it well - it would be a godsend opportunity to prove his statesman credentials. If he bungles it, he will have to share part of the blame. The key lesson is: don't pray for some things, God may just grant them. Anyhow, I wish him success - not that I care a hoot for his political career - but for the sake of the innocent Ivorians whose lives are being sacrificed at the altar of political entrepreneurship.

I think already RAO made his mind about Gbagbo which means he is already biased. At something like this we need someone who is neutral. For RAO its already that the incumbent must go. Anyway wish him all the best and may peace be to ivory coast.

this is kawaida for this dude.he usually forgets who he is and throws his opinions left right and center like an ordinary villager.

i hope they have already flown the red carpet and the EXCLOOSIVE to abijan

RAOs opinion is similar to AUs. I think it makes sense. Ggabo is wanted out!

I am just wondering.. are we in a position to be advising anyone? We are not out of the woods yet!!
And honestly the bias is also clear.

But all the best RAO should you take up the position.

I think in kenya we are so biased, were it EMK or say Bethwel kiplagat or even Kalonzo wiper what would we say. lets look at the bigger picture nobody want Ivorians to take the same rout we did hence much prayers needed and anybody who can mediate to bring that peace is a wellcome.

2 'presidents' are rowing and you call in a mediator who is technically their junior? and is biased? come on now, those honchos at the AU could do better. no offence to raila

RAO this RAO that

tunajishangazanga!!!!!! another polite RAO bashing thread...

mezeni your hypocritical 'but i wish him all the best'

if we have all agreed the guy will never be Prez at home.. why in the dialogue of one Zuma and Malema over Mbeki are we still on RAO everyday
"Why beat a dead snake?"
"We dont want to beat it..we want to bury it!"


LOL

@Pound,
WAKE up you plastic Raila fan and join the bandwagon that is headed to Yamassoukro kung'oa reli....or give the exact words that will come out of RAO to convince Gbagbo off his sorry ass...lol!