The Senegalese government has announced that the country's presidential election, which was previously postponed, will now take place on March 24. The decision came after a meeting of the Council of Ministers where President Macky Sall revealed the new election date.
President Sall had initially postponed the election for 10 months, citing reasons related to his term limits as he nears the end of his second term in office. This move was met with opposition from Senegal's highest election authority, the Constitutional Council, which deemed the postponement unacceptable and demanded a new election date be set promptly.
In an official statement issued after the Council of Ministers meeting, government spokesperson Abdou Karim Fofana confirmed the new election date of March 24, 2024. Additionally, President Sall informed the Prime Minister and ministers about the formation of a new Government.
The upcoming presidential election in Senegal is expected to be a significant event as it will determine the country's leadership for the next term. With the date now set for March 24, political parties and candidates will have to intensify their campaigns and preparations to compete in the election.
Senegal, known for its stable democracy in the region, will closely monitor the electoral process to ensure transparency and fairness. The decision to reschedule the election reflects the commitment of the Senegalese government to uphold democratic principles and respect the rule of law.
