ECOWAS REACTS TO POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTION IN SENEGAL 04-02-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS has expressed concern over the circumstances that have led to the postponement of the presidential elections scheduled to take place on 25 February 2024.
In a communique, ECOWAS appeals to the competent authorities in Senegal to expedite the various processes to set a new date for the elections.
It explains that the commission takes note of the decision that the Senegalese authorities have taken to postpone the presidential elections and urges the entire political class to prioritize dialogue and collaboration for transparent, inclusive and credible elections.
The ECOWAS Commission salutes President Macky Sall for upholding his earlier decision not to run for another term and encourages him to continue to defend and protect Senegal’s long-standing democratic tradition.