Title: The request for the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko on the electoral lists rejected: What consequences for the 2024 presidential election in Senegal?
Introduction:
In a tense political context in Senegal, the opponent Ousmane Sonko recently saw his request to be reinstated on the electoral lists rejected by a department of the Ministry of the Interior. This decision raises many questions about the consequences on his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. This article aims to analyze the issues at stake in this affair and examine the possible repercussions on the Senegalese political landscape.
The refusal of the autonomous national electoral commission (Cena):
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Cena) recently asked the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) to reinstate Ousmane Sonko on the electoral lists and to provide him with the necessary documents for his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. However, the DGE declared not having the authority to act on the electoral register, thus leaving the opponent in a delicate situation. This decision by the DGE was contested by Ousmane Sonko’s lawyers before the court of justice of the Economic Community of African States (ECOWAS), which will soon rule on this case.
Political issues:
This rejection of the request to reinstate Ousmane Sonko on the electoral lists raises major political issues. On the one hand, this could call into question the democratic character of the upcoming elections in Senegal. By excluding a major candidate from the presidential race, this could give the impression of a desire to manipulate the electoral process by the government in place.
On the other hand, this risks fueling the political tensions already present in the country. Ousmane Sonko is a very popular opponent, particularly among younger generations, and his presence on the Senegalese political scene is considered an important counterweight to the power in place. Its exclusion from the electoral lists could therefore lead to demonstrations and social unrest, thus weakening the stability of the country.
The repercussions for the 2024 presidential election:
This rejection of Ousmane Sonko’s request to reinstate Ousmane Sonko on the electoral lists could have significant consequences on the 2024 presidential election. Indeed, by being deprived of his status as a registered voter, Ousmane Sonko would not be able to officially present himself as a candidate. . This could lead to a reduction in political diversity and a limitation of voter choice in this crucial election.
In addition, this could also have an impact on the legitimacy of the vote and on citizens’ confidence in the electoral process.. If voters perceive this exclusion as a political maneuver aimed at removing a candidate potentially dangerous to those in power, this could lead to a questioning of the political system in general and cause additional tensions.
Conclusion:
The rejection of the request to reinstate Ousmane Sonko on the electoral lists in Senegal raises many questions about the consequences for the 2024 presidential election. This affair raises major political issues, both with regard to democracy and the transparency of the process. electoral as well as the stability of the country. We now have to wait for the decision of the ECOWAS court of justice to find out if Ousmane Sonko will finally be able to participate in the presidential race and thus guarantee a fair and representative election for all Senegalese citizens.