…Tinubu to attend as ECOWAS chairman
Senegal is on the brink of a historic moment as it prepares to inaugurate its fifth President, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, whose victory in the first round of elections has been officially confirmed by the Constitutional Council.
With a resounding 54.28% of the votes, 44-year-old Faye’s ascendancy coincides with the culmination of his predecessor’s tenure, that of Macky Sall.
The stage is set for a momentous event, with dignitaries from around the world expected to converge at the Abdou Diouf International Center in Diamniado, near Dakar, to witness the swearing-in ceremony.
Among the esteemed guests are approximately fifteen heads of state, highlighting the significance of Faye’s inauguration as Africa’s youngest elected President.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration.
The Presidency disclosed this in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu to attend inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Faye.’
Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, is visiting the country for the first time since assuming office, at the invitation of the Senegal government.
The inauguration proceedings will culminate with a private meeting between Faye and his predecessor, Macky Sall, signifying the peaceful transfer of power and continuity of governance.
With this symbolic gesture complete, attention will turn to the formation of a new government, a crucial step in charting the course of Senegal’s future under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye.
