Eligibility of Ousmane Sonko: New Clarifications from the Ministry of the Interior

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Senegal

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Eligibility of Ousmane Sonko: New Clarifications from the Ministry of the Interior

Interior Minister Me Bamba Cissé confirmed in the National Assembly that Ousmane Sonko is registered on the electoral rolls and remains eligible. This statement aims to end debates regarding his participation in the electoral process. The electoral code reform, which modifies articles L29 and L30, clarifies cases of ineligibility related to certain criminal convictions while rejecting opposition criticisms of a targeted reform.

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