Mr Mudavadi said East Africa is ripe to lead the African Union (AU) and will field a candidate in next year's elections, stopping short of endorsing the ODM leader.
Prime CS sentiments come barely a month after he hinted at a "surprise announcement" soon during his visit to Mr Odinga's backyard in Bondo, Siaya County late last month.
He hinted after Bondo visit that soon he will share a "surprise important and pleasant news".
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said East Africa is ready to produce the next chairperson of the African Union Commission, taking the lid off Kenya's support for Azimio leader Raila Odinga, who on Thursday declared his interest in the seat.
Mr Mudavadi said East Africa is ripe to lead the African Union (AU) and will field a candidate in next year's elections, stopping short of endorsing the ODM leader.