Senegalese political news is currently causing a lot of talk, particularly regarding the potential candidacy of Karim Wade for the presidential election. In a recently published tweet, the son of former president Abdoulaye Wade announced the appointment of Maguette Sy as national coordinator responsible for collecting sponsorships. Although Karim Wade did not clearly indicate whether he was the candidate of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), many Internet users see this as an indirect announcement.
If the PDS maintains that Karim Wade has been their candidate since 2019, a source close to the matter tempers this by affirming that he has not officially announced his candidacy, but simply commented on a nomination within his party. Indeed, the official inauguration should take place during the next PDS congress, the date of which has not yet been set.
In addition to political questions, there are also legal questions regarding Karim Wade’s return to the country and his eligibility. The PDS claims that nothing stands in the way of its return since 2020, and the revision of the electoral code would cancel the conviction and fine imposed on it in 2013 for illicit enrichment.
Although the situation still remains unclear, the announcement of the appointment of Maguette Sy as sponsorship collection coordinator indicates that preparations for the presidential election are underway within the PDS. It will therefore be necessary to closely monitor developments in the situation to know whether Karim Wade will officially enter the race for the presidency.
In the meantime, keep an eye on the news to stay informed about political developments in Senegal and Karim Wade’s potential candidacy for the presidential election.