Macky Sall's APR party pressures Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government on territorial election date
The Alliance for the Republic APR, the party of former President Macky Sall, is urging the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set the date for the upcoming territorial elections. The APR emphasizes that respecting the electoral calendar is a fundamental requirement of Senegalese democracy and that the elections, scheduled between December 24, 2026, and January 23, 2027, should not be postponed. The party's firm stance aims to hold the current administration accountable and prevent any delays or extensions of local officials' terms. This pressure comes amid concerns from various political actors, including the FDR coalition, regarding accumulated delays in election preparations, such as the revision of electoral lists and the setting of caution amounts. The APR insists that there should be no de facto postponement or extension of mandates for territorial elected officials, viewing this as a direct warning to the Diomaye government. While open to consultations between the government and political stakeholders, the APR stresses that such discussions must ensure the transparency of the electoral process, transcending the specific interests of any political party.
