During his appearance on the MNF show on the channel 7TV, Ismaël Madior Fallformer Minister of Justice under Macky Sallreturned to the controversial proposal to postpone the 2024 presidential elections. He specified that this initiative, led by former President Macky Sall, aimed to make the vote fully “inclusive”.
Ismaël Madior Fall admitted to having been skeptical at first about the idea of a postponement. However, the arguments put forward by Macky Sall, which he described as “solid and strategic”ultimately changed his point of view. “My initial opposition was based on legitimate reservations, but Macky Sall’s explanations convinced me that this approach aimed to strengthen democratic fairness”he said.
The proposal had sparked lively debates in the Senegalese political landscape, dividing political actors and raising questions among public opinion. Some saw it as an opportunity to broaden political participation, while others denounced an attempt at electoral manipulation.
In his explanations, Ismaël Madior Fall insisted on the importance of guaranteeing a representative election, where all political actors could express themselves freely and fairly. He concluded by calling on political leaders to favor dialogue to preserve stability and transparency in the upcoming electoral process.
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