The president who vowed not to overstay – BBC Africa

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The president who vowed not to overstay – BBC Africa


“The president cannot extend his term of office, not even by one day”.
These were the words of Senegal’s president, Macky Sall before his election in 2012, but has he gone back on his word?

Senegal is in political turmoil since its leader postponed the February 2024 elections, with critics saying the move is just another way for Mr Sall…

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  1. The most incompetent presidents in Africa are always those who most want to extend their mandates.The Senegalese people must free themselves from this sold-out idiot.

  2. Unfortunately, another country follows the Putin playbook. Constitutional limits are there for a reason. No matter how dirty our politics get, or how dysfunctional our democracy, we should never degenerate into dictatorship or monarchical rule 😔

  3. Part of the reason many stay is because those that put them in power don't want the gravy train to end. The other reason is the fear of what happens when they leave due to the things they do in office.

  4. Typical authoritarian move: stoke unrest and conflict so he can say that the country is too unstable for a transition of power and use some sort of “emergency” act to remain as President. 🙄

  5. I was initially surprised at the statement – if indeed he did honor his promise.. only to find out it was the Senegalese President. In Africa, 95% of Presidents wish they would be Presidents for Life.. and they are pushed on this nonsense trajectory by their wives and cronies who want to always enjoy the finest details in life whilst keeping them there.

  6. Decreasing the length of each term makes sense, but limiting the number of terms is stupid, it means that people who are doing a good job and are popular with the people are unable to continue the same service they have provided.