Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos
Senegal's President defends decision to delay elections amid protests and accusations of term extension.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Senegal’s President Macky Sall defended his decision to delay this year’s elections, despite sparking deadly protests. He stated that he acted within the law and regulations, responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians. The attempt to postpone the election by 10 months was blocked by the top court, leading to the vote taking place a month later than originally scheduled. Critics accused Sall of trying to extend his term, which he denied, arguing the delay was needed to address concerns over presidential candidates’ eligibility. The nation, known for its stable democracy, faced unrest, with some fearing a political crisis. Leading opposition figures released from prison recently, alleged politically motivated charges prevented them from contesting the election. Sall, having served two terms, reiterated he would not exceed his tenure and pledged to step down if the next president was not elected by the stipulated deadline.