Political earthquake in Senegal.
The ruling presidential candidate in Senegal, Amadou Ba, recognized on Monday the
“victory”
of anti-system opponent Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the first round of the election on Sunday and
“congratulated”
him, he said in a press release.
“In view of the trends in the results of the presidential election and while awaiting the official proclamation, I congratulate President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye for his victory in the first round
,” Mr. Ba said in a statement.
Government spokesperson Abdou Karim Fofana indicated for his part that Mr. Ba had called his opponent to congratulate him.
More information to come...