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Senegal’s Constitutional Council confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who took an impressive win over his opponent bagging over 54% of votes polled. Political analysts earlier predicted that there was the possibility of a run-off
Senegal’s Constitutional Council confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who took an impressive win over his opponent bagging over 54% of votes polled. Political analysts earlier predicted that there was the possibility of a run-off.
Provisional results were announced earlier. With the confirmation from the top court, the West African country has completed another round of smooth elections since its independence. There was an apprehension earlier because of the postponement of the elections till the end of the year, which was interpreted by the opposition as a tactic of the incumbent Mackay Sall to continue in power, though he completed the constitutional stipulation of two terms. Sall refuted the allegation and maintained that delay in holding the election was taken to hold a free and fair election.
Faye won more than 54% of votes in last Sunday’s delayed presidential poll, with ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba bagging only 35%. Faye, 44, is due to be sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president on Tuesday in the city of Diamniadio.
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Faye started his career as an employee of the tax department and earned the nickname tax collector. He is known for his simplicity and honesty. Young and counted one among ordinary citizens, electorates pin a lot of hopes on the newly elected president.
