Macky Sall had to relent. The whole country's foot was on his neck. The Constitutional Court ruled against him.
Show's over, go back to work boys and girls..
Macky Sall, the president of Senegal
DAKAR-Macky Sall, who is wrapping up two terms in office, postponed the presidential election for 10 months, citing unresolved disputes over who could run. But his move was struck down by the Constitutional Court as illegal.
He spoke Thursday (Feb.22) on live television.
"Having been sworn in on 2 April 2019, 2 April 2024 completes the five-year calendar, so that's the end of the Mandate. And I intend to stop at this mandate. After April 2, I intend to step down as President of the Republic."
Sall's clarifications come after the ruling coalition voted to extend his rule in early February.
Show's over, go back to work boys and girls..
I will end my term on April 2nd”, Senegal's president pledges to abide by the law and to not extend his mandate.
Macky Sall, the president of Senegal
DAKAR-Macky Sall, who is wrapping up two terms in office, postponed the presidential election for 10 months, citing unresolved disputes over who could run. But his move was struck down by the Constitutional Court as illegal.
He spoke Thursday (Feb.22) on live television.
"Having been sworn in on 2 April 2019, 2 April 2024 completes the five-year calendar, so that's the end of the Mandate. And I intend to stop at this mandate. After April 2, I intend to step down as President of the Republic."
Sall's clarifications come after the ruling coalition voted to extend his rule in early February.