President Bola Tinubu has commended the decision of Senegal
President Macky Sall not to seek a third term in office after the end of his
tenure.
Mr Dele Alake, Presidential Adviser, Special Duties,
Communications and Strategy, revealed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
There had been protests in Senegal in the past few weeks
following speculations over Sall’s third-term ambition after his second term in
office in 2024.
Senegal is a country considered the most stable democracy in Africa.
To quell the crisis, Sall on Monday said he would not offer
himself as a candidate for the Feb. 25, 2024, presidential election in his
country.
Tinubu said the decision by Sall was in the best interest of
his country and the peace and stability of the West African region.
He described Senegal’s president’s decision to abide by the
constitutional terms of office and not offer himself for a third term as
heart-warming.
“It has brought great joy and relief. As a Democrat, I must
commend my brother for his statesmanship.
“With this singular decision, President Sall chose the
stability, security and economic well-being of his people over and above narrow
personal interest.
“The impact of this important decision will be felt beyond
the shores and borders of Senegal and across our West African sub-region.
Tinubu said Sall has demonstrated that leadership is about
serving the people honourably and quitting the stage when the constitutionally-stipulated
time is up.
“By his example, democracy and respect for people power will
take stronger roots in Africa and will continue to flourish.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sall, 61, came
to power in 2012 and was re-elected in 2019.
The Senegalese constitution was amended in 2016 but still
provides for a maximum of two terms.
But his supporters argued that his first term, which came
before the constitutional amendment, does not count, something the opposition
contested.
“My decision is not to be a candidate in the presidential
election even though the constitution gives me the right to do so,” Sall said.
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