The discussion surrounding the timing of the upcoming local elections in Senegal has taken a decisive turn. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the imperative to establish a clear election date, El Malick Ndiaye has now articulated an equally resolute stance on the issue.
During a visit to Linguère, where he hosted Ousmane Sonko as part of Pastef’s nationwide tour for membership card sales, the deputy firmly asserted that there should be no consideration whatsoever for postponing the elections.
El Malick Ndiaye drew a specific parallel between the significant public engagement observed during Pastef’s membership card operations and the ongoing debate concerning the electoral calendar.
“Our efforts in selling membership cards are positively energizing the nation. Everywhere across the country, people are eagerly acquiring Pastef membership cards. This phenomenon could potentially influence the scheduling of the forthcoming elections,” he stated.
Nevertheless, the former president of the National Assembly remained unequivocal about the necessity of holding the vote.
“But these elections, no one possesses the authority to postpone them. ‘Beug beuré, bagn beuré’ (there will be a contest, whether they desire it or not),” he cautioned.
This pronouncement by Ndiaye comes merely hours after Ousmane Sonko’s own remarks delivered in Louga.
The leader of Pastef had similarly called upon the head of state to issue a decree to determine the date of the next local elections, emphasizing that this decision falls squarely within the presidential prerogatives.
“Issuing a decree to remove Fadilou Keïta, Waly Diouf Bodiang, and others is within his powers; no one disputes that. But in the same vein, he must issue a decree to establish the election date. These are all straightforward decrees,” Sonko had declared.
These two impactful statements collectively intensify the political scrutiny surrounding the electoral timeline, particularly as the date for Senegal’s upcoming local elections continues to spark considerable inquiry within the Senegalese political sphere.
During a visit to Linguère, where he hosted Ousmane Sonko as part of Pastef’s nationwide tour for membership card sales, the deputy firmly asserted that there should be no consideration whatsoever for postponing the elections.
“No one can push them back”
El Malick Ndiaye drew a specific parallel between the significant public engagement observed during Pastef’s membership card operations and the ongoing debate concerning the electoral calendar.
“Our efforts in selling membership cards are positively energizing the nation. Everywhere across the country, people are eagerly acquiring Pastef membership cards. This phenomenon could potentially influence the scheduling of the forthcoming elections,” he stated.
Nevertheless, the former president of the National Assembly remained unequivocal about the necessity of holding the vote.
“But these elections, no one possesses the authority to postpone them. ‘Beug beuré, bagn beuré’ (there will be a contest, whether they desire it or not),” he cautioned.
Following sonko’s declaration
This pronouncement by Ndiaye comes merely hours after Ousmane Sonko’s own remarks delivered in Louga.
The leader of Pastef had similarly called upon the head of state to issue a decree to determine the date of the next local elections, emphasizing that this decision falls squarely within the presidential prerogatives.
“Issuing a decree to remove Fadilou Keïta, Waly Diouf Bodiang, and others is within his powers; no one disputes that. But in the same vein, he must issue a decree to establish the election date. These are all straightforward decrees,” Sonko had declared.
These two impactful statements collectively intensify the political scrutiny surrounding the electoral timeline, particularly as the date for Senegal’s upcoming local elections continues to spark considerable inquiry within the Senegalese political sphere.
