People gather outside anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye's headquarters in Dakar on March 24, 2024 as results remain expected during the Senegalese presidential elections. Vote counting got under way on March 24, 2024 after Senegal's delayed presidential election that followed a political crisis and several years of unrest, with the two favourites both claiming confidence in an outright win. (Photo by Carmen Abd Ali / AFP)
Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has secured the lead in Senegal’s presidential election, as several rivals concede defeat.
After three years of political turbulence and opposition protests against the incumbent, Macky Sall, millions of Senegalese participated in a peaceful vote on Sunday.
Voters were presented with a choice of 19 candidates, but it was Faye, 44, a member of the Pastef party led by Ousmane Sonko, who captured the attention of the nation.
Just days before the vote, Faye was behind bars, a fate shared with Sonko, who was disqualified from the race due to a defamation conviction.
The initial tallies, announced on television, revealed that Faye had secured the majority of votes, igniting jubilant celebrations across the streets of the capital, Dakar.
Supporters erupted in joy, setting off fireworks, and waving Senegalese flags.
The results prompted five opposition candidates to acknowledge Faye’s victory, with front-runner Anta Babacar Ngom extending her best wishes to him.
Sonko, who threw his support behind Faye, forming a formidable alliance under the banner “Diomaye is Sonko,” emphasized their shared vision for the country’s future.
The road to this moment has been fraught with challenges, including Faye and Sonko’s detention on charges ranging from defamation to contempt of court.
However, an amnesty law passed just days before the election paved the way for their release, allowing them to campaign freely.
As Senegal awaits the final provisional results expected by Tuesday, Faye has called for unity, urging his contenders to accept the will of the people.
Meanwhile, Sall, the incumbent, made history by not being on the ballot for the first time, with his ruling coalition pinning their hopes on Amadou Ba, 62, a former prime minister.
Despite Ba’s optimism about the possibility of a run-off, it is Faye who has captured the imagination of Senegal, promising a new dawn of leadership and change.
With millions of registered voters eagerly awaiting the final outcome, Senegal stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey.
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