Senegal faces political upheaval as the Constitutional Council overturns President Macky Sall‘s decision to postpone and reschedule the presidential election initially slated for February 25. The council deems the government’s actions illegal, creating uncertainty about the electoral timeline and the ensuing political campaign.
The Constitutional Council, with the agreement of seven members, revokes President Macky Sall’s order to postpone the election and labels the National Assembly’s decision to reschedule for December 15 as “contrary to the constitution.” The council urges competent authorities to organize the presidential election as soon as possible, recognizing the challenges in adhering to the initially planned date.
The nation experiences political tension following the verdict, and it remains unclear whether the election can proceed as initially intended or if further adjustments are necessary. President Sall, who has not yet publicly responded to the ruling, had previously expressed a wait-and-see approach regarding the court’s decision.
The postponement, initially attributed to a dispute between the judiciary and the legislature over the final list of candidates and rumors of dual nationality among some candidates, led to violent clashes during protests. Opposition leaders vehemently opposed the delay, resulting in arrests, mobile internet cuts, and heightened political tensions in Senegal, known for its stable democracy.
Senegal’s 2024 election, unlike previous ones, has been marred by controversies, including the disqualification of two opposition leaders and deadly protests. President Sall, accused by the opposition of attempting to exceed constitutionally permitted term limits, defended the postponement as a measure to prevent the nation from facing “major difficulties” arising from the election dispute.
The Constitutional Council’s decision sets the stage for potential shifts in Senegal’s political landscape. As the nation grapples with the aftermath, the future of the presidential election remains uncertain, raising questions about the stability of one of Africa’s most established democracies.
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