UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his “deep appreciation” for President Macky Sall, who made the decision not to seek a third candidacy in 2024 on Monday 3 July 2023. He sees this as a “very important example for his country and for the rest of the world.”
I would like to express my deep esteem for President Macky Sall of Senegal and the statesmanship he has shown. His decision is a very important example for his country and for the rest of the world,” Guterres said.
As a reminder, Macky Sall, President of Senegal will not be a candidate in 2024. Senegalese President Macky Sall has decided not to seek a third candidacy, despite the support of the leaders of his coalition, including the more than 475 mayors he received at the Palace on Saturday.
“After listening to and receiving all the support for the third candidacy, my decision is long overdue not to be a candidate for the February 2024 presidential election, even though the revision of the 2016 constitution gives me the right to apply,” said President Sall. in a speech to the nation.
“Senegal is bigger than me… I said in 2019 that my 2019 mandate is my last. I respect the Senegalese and I remain worthy of what I said,” he added on Monday, July 03, 2023.
