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Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan-African Parliament, has on his behalf and that of the Bureau, and the entire membership of the Pan-African Parliament, conveyed hearty congratulations to His Excellency, Mohamed Ali Youssouf, the Government and people of the Republic of Djibouti, on his election as Chairperson and Her Excellency, Ambassador Salma Malika Haddadi, the Government and people of the Republic of Algeria, on her election as Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Saturday 15th February 2025.
Chief Charumbira said His Excellency, Mohamed Ali Youssouf’s election by a two-thirds majority of the vote after a gruelling seven rounds of voting, attests to the fact that the confidence reposed in him by African Heads of State and Government was a carefully considered meritorious decision not based on whim.
He expressed optimism that His Excellency, Mohamed Ali Youssouf, will live up to the expectations of the Heads of State and Government who put their faith in him as well as an expectant African citizenry aspiring for a stronger, inclusive and more effective Commission that facilitates the attainment of “an integrated, peaceful and prosperous Africa, driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in global affairs.”
“The Pan-African Parliament stands ready to support and work with His Excellency, Mohamed Ali Youssouf during his tenure, and ensure that the voice and interests of the people of Africa find expression in the decisions, programmes, and policies of the Union,” Chief Charumbira said.
He said the election of Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi, after six rounds of a tightly contested vote, demonstrated the maturation of democracy on the continent and the confidence that African leaders have in her able leadership.
“The Pan-African Parliament has every confidence that Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi, will leverage on the ongoing African Union Reforms to spearhead the transformation of the administrative arm of the Commission into an efficient, harmonised, and well-coordinated structure that drives the effective implementation and attainment of the broader objectives of the Union.
“The Pan-African Parliament affirms its commitment to working with Her Excellency, Ambassador Haddadi during her tenure. Congratulations! Felicitations! Parabens! Felicidades! Hongera!Tahaniina!” Chief Charumbira added.
