Rédaction Africa Links 24 with pierre Dieme
Published on 2024-03-07 20:36:56
Former customs director Boubacar Camara was one of the first to talk about a possible postponement of the election. As a guest on the Midikeng show on Pressafrik TV, the presidential candidate expressed his views on the upcoming election.
Discussing the new date for the presidential election, Mr. Camara is very clear in his stance. According to the former economics soldier, there is no doubt about what needs to happen at this moment – the election must take place. He emphasized the importance of holding the election in a democratic state, stating that despite any imperfections, it is essential to proceed with the electoral process. Mr. Camara expressed his resignation towards the necessity of conducting the election, mentioning that sacrifices have been made for the sake of upholding the rule of law.
When asked about the possibility of an inclusive election, the former customs director responded by saying that it is no longer feasible to consider the election as inclusive. He highlighted the injustices faced by some individuals who were overlooked or marginalized in the electoral process, emphasizing that it is impossible to backtrack on such grievances. He cited the example of Karim Wade, who gave up his French nationality amidst accusations of perjury.
Continuing on the same topic, Mr. Camara briefly touched upon the situation regarding Ousmane Sonko. He expressed his support for Sonko, stating that the presidential candidate had been unfairly targeted and accused of various offenses.
In conclusion, the article ends with the name “Babou Diallo” without further context.
Read the original article(French) on Dakar Matin
