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Senegal’s Legislative Race Heats Up as President Faye Seeks Majority to Advance Reform Agenda

Kehinde Giwa by Kehinde Giwa
October 30, 2024
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With vibrant fireworks displays, rallies, and caravans sweeping across towns, Senegal’s political parties have launched full-scale campaigns for an upcoming parliamentary election, one set to determine how effectively President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can implement his reform agenda.

Faye, who won a landslide victory in April, is under pressure to deliver on pledges to curb corruption and improve economic conditions. However, tensions with opposition-led lawmakers over key issues like budget discussions led Faye to dissolve parliament last month, setting the stage for the legislative elections on November 17.

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The president’s Pastef party is vying for a parliamentary majority to secure his mandate, but it faces stiff competition from a coalition of former ruling parties led by influential ex-presidents Macky Sall and Abdoulaye Wade. Their alliance, a formidable force, held a majority of seats in the previous national assembly.

Political analyst Mamadou Seck notes the symbolic significance of this election, highlighting that it will test Faye’s support from the 54% of voters who elected him. “The critical challenge is whether Diomaye Faye still has the people’s backing for his ambitious program,” said Seck.

In October, Faye’s government announced a 25-year development plan aimed at boosting local industry, diversifying the economy, and creating jobs for Senegal’s growing population. However, Pastef’s decision to run independently in the election, without coalition backing, signals a bold strategy. Seck explains that this move could either bolster Pastef’s influence or expose vulnerabilities, despite the party’s recruitment of former allies of Sall to expand its support base.

Two smaller opposition coalitions led by former Prime Minister Amadou Ba and Dakar Mayor Barthelemy Dias are also in the running, promising to shape a dynamic political landscape.

“I wish all Senegalese a peaceful and dignified campaign, and I guarantee that the best will prevail,” Faye assured the public in a televised address, setting a tone of optimism for the high-stakes election.

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