Pastef's electoral calendar challenge unlikely to affect process, says SN HLM director

He suggests that the situation is already decided and the ruling party cannot ignore the legal consequences of the initiated procedure. Dabo frames the controversy within the context of a potential dissolution of the National Assembly on December 2, which could lead to early legislative elections within 66 days, possibly in February. He argues that the desire to maintain territorial elections on January 17 is a key factor, demonstrating that an opposition party cannot be held responsible for the current electoral calendar dispute.

Dabo also commented on the President's referral to the Constitutional Council concerning a possible coupling of territorial and legislative elections. He views this initiative as legally sound and driven by the need to rationalize public spending, unlike Pastef's approach to the Minister of Interior. For Dabo, the debate on the electoral calendar should be understood within this political and financial equation, as upcoming elections remain a source of tension among various stakeholders.