The  ECOWAS bloc of west African states is be said to unhappy with the choice of candidates offered to succeed outgoing AU commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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There are three candidates contesting for the chair of  the AU Commission.

Former Uganda vice president Specioza Wandira Kazibwe, Botswana’s Foreign Minister Pelonomi Venson Moitoi, and Equatorial Guinea’s Foreign Minister Agapito Mba Mokuy all have their hats in the ring.

AU legal counsel Vincent Nmehielle says no more names are entering the list before today’s election.

The winner has to get the support of two thirds of member states.

If no-one achieves this majority, the weaker contender falls away and a run-off is  held.

If a two thirds majority is still not obtained, an interim chairperson appointed.

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