Senegal’s President Macky Sall has come under fire from former Prime Minister Aminata Touré, who has criticized him for postponing the country’s upcoming election.
Touré, who was once a close ally of Sall, compared the president to a “90-year-old autocrat” in a scathing critique of his decision.
Sall postponed the election, which was originally scheduled for February, citing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Touré and others have accused him of using the pandemic as an excuse to cling to power.
Touré is not the only one speaking out against Sall’s decision. Many other political figures and members of the opposition have condemned the move, calling it a threat to democracy in Senegal.
This controversy comes at a time of growing unrest in the country, with protests erupting over issues such as economic hardship, unemployment, and corruption. Sall’s critics argue that by postponing the election, he is only adding fuel to the fire and further undermining the democratic process.
The president’s actions have also raised concerns internationally, with human rights organizations and foreign governments closely monitoring the situation in Senegal. The United States, in particular, has expressed its disappointment with the decision to delay the election.
As the criticism against Sall mounts, it remains to be seen how he will respond and whether the election will proceed as originally planned. The coming weeks and months are likely to be critical for the future of democracy in Senegal.
