Address to the Nation by the President: The Setback of Me Abdoulaye Tine, Spokesperson of the Presidency

The spokesperson of the Presidency, Me Abdoulaye Tine, clarified his statements made on September 18 on RTS, denying that he announced a message from the President regarding the elections. He emphasized that his remarks were focused on the legal framework for territorial elections. However, his comments suggested that a presidential address was imminent, leading to misinterpretations. Tine stressed that the decision to address the nation solely belongs to the President.