Former president of the United states, Barack Obama, has endorsed the vice president, Kamala Harris, to be the Democratic nominee for U.S presidency.
This puts an end to the speculation of whether Mr. Obama will be among the Democratic Party’s leading figures supporting her.
Obama and former first Lady Michelle said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”.
Mr Obama was reportedly among more than 100 prominent Democrats Ms Harris spoke to after President Joe Biden announced last Sunday he was dropping out of the race.
In a statement at the time, Mr. Obama praised Mr. Biden’s exit, but did not immediately endorse Ms Harris.
The US vice-president has already secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates, setting her on course to become the official nominee at the party convention in August.
The Obamas said in Friday’s statement that they could not be “more thrilled to endorse” Ms Harris. They vowed to do “everything we can” to get her elected.
