Following the Constitutional Council’s decision to cancel the postponement of the presidential election, the President of the Republic will today and tomorrow (Tuesday) officially hold consultations with the stakeholders. At the end of these consultations, Macky Sall will set the new dates for the electoral process.

At the Palace of the Republic, it is time for consultations. Le Quotidien has learned from a reliable source that the Head of State has decided to hold official consultations today and tomorrow, following the Constitutional Council’s decision to annul the decree repealing the decree convening the electoral college for 25 February 2024 and the constitutional law postponing the presidential election to 15 December 2024. The players will be marching individually before President Macky Sall to discuss with him the elements of the new electoral process (time of the electoral campaign, dates of the 1st and 2nd rounds of voting).

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At the end of these discussions with the various stakeholders, the President of the Republic, Macky Sall, will set the new dates for the electoral process: the duration of the campaign and the date of the first round of the presidential election, as well as that of the second round, if one is held.

By M. T. DIATTA / mdiatta@lequotidien.sn

  • Translation by Ndey T. SOSSEH