Azimio leader Raila Odinga has dismissed allegations that he was fired as the African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
Speaking on KTN Tuesday, Raila clarified that he opted out due to a lot of work.
He said that he spoke with African Union Commission President Moussa Faki and told him of his intention to quit.
"I was not fired by anyone, there was a lot of work there. There was a lot of work in Kenya and outside. It was a lot for me to travel around the countries all the time," Raila said.
Raila said Faki insisted that he should continue but he had decided to quit due to work load.
This is after Faki announced the end of Raila's tenure as special envoy.
"The transformation of the NEPAD Agency to the African Union Development Agency has now been completed, with a full mandate to implement the Continental agenda on infrastructure," Faki said.
"Your role in this journey, Excellency, has been invaluable. Allow me to express my profound gratitude for accepting to serve in this role during the transition period, which has now come to a happy conclusion."
Raila was appointed the High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa role in October 2018.
Raila said he expressed his desire to be allowed time to attend to other matters that need his attention.
