« My dear compatriots, my long and carefully considered decision is not to be a candidate for the next election on February 25, 2024, even if the constitution gives me the right to do so ». It is with these words that the Senegalese president 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥 announced on Monday that he will not be a candidate for a third term during the February 2024 presidential election. This decision came at a time when Senegal is experiencing high tensions.
« Senegal exceeds my person and it is filled with leaders capable of taking over the reins… I wrote that the 2019 term was my last term. I have a code of honor and dignity that commands me to respect my word of honor. I want to preserve Senegal’s image of democracy… I will continue to defend it with all my might.. and will stay by your side…. Be aware of the activism of hidden enemies. Let’s remain faithful to our motto: « One people, one goal, one faith », said the Senegalese president in particular.
