Local Elections 2027: From the Ordinance to the Alibi (Seydina Mouhamadou Malal DIALLO)

The President of Senegal referenced Ordinance No. 33 of August 27, 2026, issued by the Supreme Court, in a legal dispute with the state. He emphasized that the ordinance does not specify a deadline for local election convocations, creating legal ambiguity. The Court found that electoral code articles do not impose a date for elections but did not authorize postponement until 2027. Many political leaders have used this ordinance to justify a potential delay, despite the lack of a clear legal basis.