Title: Ousmane Sonko officially submits his candidacy: a bold act to circumvent the Senegalese administration
Introduction :
In a bold decision, Ousmane Sonko, the Senegalese political opponent currently in prison, officially submitted his candidacy to the Constitutional Council. This approach comes after the refusal of the Senegalese administration to issue him with the sponsorship forms necessary to validate his application. In this article, we will return to this surprising action on the part of Sonko and its implications for the upcoming elections in Senegal.
A mysterious application submission:
Ousmane Sonko’s representative, Ayib Daffé, confirmed that the candidacy file had indeed been submitted to the Constitutional Council. However, he remained evasive as to who made the deposit. Even the journalists present in front of the headquarters of the Constitutional Council were unable to obtain a reaction from the official representative. According to a source close to the Pastef party, an instruction of discretion was given in order to “divert the attention of the central administration”. This strategy seems aimed at circumventing the obstacles that Sonko encountered, such as the refusal of bail and sponsorship forms by the administration.
The challenges for Ousmane Sonko:
The removal of Ousmane Sonko from the electoral lists by the Ministry of the Interior was recently canceled by a court in Dakar. However, lawyers for the state have announced their intention to appeal the decision. If this appeal is accepted, this could prevent Sonko from participating in the presidential election scheduled for February 25, 2024. Thus, the submission of his candidacy to the Constitutional Council becomes an important step for Sonko, allowing him to maintain his chances of running .
A bold approach:
By choosing to submit his candidacy directly to the Constitutional Council, Ousmane Sonko shows his determination and his desire to circumvent the administrative obstacles that were put in front of him. Despite the challenges he faces, Sonko refuses to be discouraged and seeks alternative means to assert his candidacy. The bold move raises questions about the role of administration in the electoral process and highlights the challenges political opponents face in some countries.
Conclusion :
The submission of Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy to the Constitutional Council marks an important step in his fight to remain in the presidential race. This bold action highlights the obstacles political opponents face in asserting their candidacy in some countries. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops and whether Sonko will be allowed to participate in the presidential election. In the meantime, his courageous gesture will not fail to spark debates on the functioning of administration and democracy in Senegal.