President Bola Tinubu has recommended the decision of Senegal President Macky Sall to not search a 3rd term in workplace after the tip of his tenure.
Mr Dele Alake, Presidential Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, revealed this in a press release on Friday in Abuja.
There had been protests in Senegal prior to now few weeks following speculations over Sall’s third-term ambition after his second term in workplace in 2024.
Senegal is a rustic thought-about probably the most steady democracy in Africa.
To quell the disaster, Sall on Monday stated he wouldn’t provide himself as a candidate for the Feb. 25, 2024, presidential election in his nation.
Tinubu stated the decision by Sall was in the very best curiosity of his nation and the peace and stability of the West African area.
He described Senegal’s president’s decision to abide by the constitutional phrases of workplace and never provide himself for a 3rd 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 stated.
