Tinubu commends President Sall of Senegal for dumping third term ambition

President Bola Tinubu on Friday commended President Macky Sall of Senegal for dumping his ambition for third term in office in the 2024 presidential election in Senegal.

President Bola Tinubu

President Tinubu stated: “The decision of President Mack Sall that he will abide by the constitutional term of office and not offer himself for a third term in Senegal is heart-warming.
“It has brought great joy and relief. As a Democrat, I must commend my brother for his statesmanship.

“With this singular decision, President Sall chose the stability, security, and economic well-being of his people over and above narrow personal interest.

“The impact of this important decision will be felt beyond the shores and borders of Senegal and across our West African sub-region.

“President Sall has demonstrated that leadership is about serving the people honorably and quitting the stage when the constitutionally-stipulated time is up.

“By his example, democracy and respect for people power will take stronger roots in Africa and will continue to flourish.”

Mass protest led by the Opposition in Senegal compelled President Sall, who is on a second term in office to pull out of the February 25, 2024 presidential race when he intended to seek re-election for a third term.