adminDAKAR. – In Senegal, the upcoming November 17 legislative elections are being viewed as a key indicator for the March 2024 presidential race.
The opposition coalition, Takku Wallu Senegal, has named former President Mr Macky Sall as its lead candidate, while the ruling Pastef party is backing Prime Minister Mr Ousmane Sonko to secure a majority in the National Assembly.
This sets the stage for a high-stakes political showdown between two of Senegal’s most influential leaders.
Mr Sall’s potential return to the political scene, after stepping down in favor of Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marks a critical turning point in the legislative campaign.
The campaign period is expected to focus on the economy and youth employment.
The former president is expected to lead opposition campaigns in a country that has been divided since his departure from the presidency.
His main opponents have vowed to win the November 17 polls on the promise of reforms they have initiated.
Six months after his loss in the presidential race, his coalition is aiming to rebuild momentum and unite the opposition in a bid to challenge the dominance of the ruling Pastef party in parliament.
He previously served as the eighth prime minister of Senegal from 2004 to 2007, under President Abdoulaye Wade, and the President of the National Assembly from June 2007 to November 2008. – Africanews.com
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