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On fixing the election date, Macky Sall has stated that he is awaiting the outcomes of a dialogue he initiated last week before committing to a precise election date
Opponents of the postponement of the presidential election and the extension of Macky Sall’s mandate in Senegal were left disappointed as their call for a specific election date went unanswered by the President.
The opposition in Senegal stresses the need to conduct the elections in March itself for a new government to take over by 2nd April 2024. It seems the assurance given by President Macky Sall that he would not continue beyond the constitutionally stipulated time did not cut any ice. On fixing the election date, Macky Sall has stated that he is awaiting the outcomes of a dialogue he initiated last week before committing to a precise election date.
This dialogue might take place on next Monday and Tuesday. It is reported that the imprisoned opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye of the former Pastef party, as well as his mentor Ousmane Sonko, might take part in the dialogue as President Macky Sall has indicated openness to Sonko’s release.
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The opposition’s demand for clarity on the election date underscores the heightened political tensions in Senegal. Opposition factions await the next steps in the electoral process as if they are still not satisfied with the assurance given by Macky Sall.
