In a surprising turn of events, former Senegalese President Macky Sall has made a bold political move by joining the opposition ahead of the November legislative elections. Sall, who previously served as the president of Senegal from 2012 to 2019, has been named as the main candidate for the opposition Takku Wallu Senegal coalition, which includes his own Alliance for the Republic (APR) party and the Democratic Party of Senegal (PDS).
The formation of this new coalition marks a significant shift in Senegalese politics and sets the stage for a major political showdown with the ruling Patriots of Senegal (Pastef) party, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The upcoming elections follow the dissolution of Parliament by Faye, further intensifying the political landscape in Senegal.
Sall’s decision to align with the opposition presents a direct challenge to President Faye’s party and creates an atmosphere of heightened political tension in the country. With the backing of the Takku Wallu Senegal coalition, Sall is poised to bring a formidable opposition force to the November elections, posing a significant threat to the ruling party’s dominance.
The emergence of this new political alliance also raises questions about Sall’s future plans and whether he will return to Senegal from his current residence in Morocco to actively campaign for the opposition. Additionally, Sall’s involvement with the opposition places him in direct competition with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the ruling party’s top candidate, further adding complexity to the political landscape.
The decision by former President Macky Sall to join the opposition has undoubtedly injected a new level of excitement and unpredictability into Senegal’s political arena, setting the stage for a fiercely contested election that will shape the country’s future.
