Senegal remains uncertain about the timetable for the presidential elections, which were initially scheduled for February 25 and then postponed at the last minute by President Macky Sall. After the postponement was canceled by the Constitutional Council, the Head of State announced: Consultations to organize elections as soon as possible “But political actors do not agree on the form and conditions of these discussions.
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Organize voting quickly or start from scratch? Each individual has his own interpretation of the Constitutional Council’s decision.
On the part of Ousman Sonko's former Pastif party and supporters of Bassero Diomaye Faye, the validated candidate to run in the February 25 presidential election, there is no time to waste: the target is April 2. In a press statement, the President Diomai coalition called for elections to be held. inevitable before the end of the president's term » It demands the release of its candidate named “ Equal treatment “.
Organize voting quickly, on March 3 or 10, even if it means reducing campaign time. This is also what the R Sonu elections demand. For this collective citizen, ” Consultations » It must be linked to the calendar only, and voting must take place with the candidates previously chosen by the Constitutional Council.
But within the majority, there are voices calling for the organization of a broader national dialogue and ” Take time for dialogue “.” We must build consensus so that elections can be held without any conflict “This will take time,” says a ruling party official. The case of Rose Wardini, an accredited candidate but whose dual citizenship has been proven, must be decided », says an executive in the ruling party. ” Elections as soon as possible Yes but ” In the best circumstances, to avoid conflicts “, he insists.
In recent days, political representatives were received individually at the presidential palace. The country is now awaiting an announcement from the head of state.
For its part, the “front” of failed candidates who consider themselves “ Looting “By the Constitutional Council requires” National consultation “L” Review of the election law “So the process starts from scratch. Among them is Karim Wade. whose PDS party requested the elections be postponed.
For Mayor Fay, of the Social Democratic Party, this means that the candidates “ It was verified and the candidate was rejected due to his alleged dual citizenship “It must be” It's in the same boat He said on Sunday, February 18, during a press conference of the Democratic Front for Comprehensive Elections.
For Mayor Fay of the Social Democratic Party, the Constitutional Council's decision makes “invalid all decisions taken regarding the presidential elections of 25 February” and calls for the “combining of the candidates”, the “validation of the candidates and the expulsion of the candidate for allegedly claiming 'dual citizenship'.”
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