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ECOWAS urges Senegal to expedite process of new presidential election date

Feb 6, 2024, 11:16 AM | Article By: Press release

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States takes note of the decision that the Senegalese authorities have taken to postpone
the presidential elections scheduled to take place on 25 February 2024.

The ECOWAS Commission expresses concern over the circumstances that have led to the postponement of the elections and appeals to the competent authorities to expedite the various processes in order to set a new date for the elections. The Commission further 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.

The Commission will remain seized of the situation.