A significant political divergence has emerged between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former associate, Ousmane Sonko. Against this backdrop, Sonko’s political faction is now voicing concerns that President Faye, who recently established his own party, might seek to defer the local elections slated for January 2027. This development raises critical questions: are these apprehensions truly justified? Furthermore, what strategic advantages could the head of state gain by potentially altering the established electoral timeline?
