UN: Macky Sall tipped as winner, the truth behind a fake poll

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Senegal

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UN: Macky Sall tipped as winner, the truth behind a fake poll

A poll attributed to a British firm, Holding Price Limited, claims that former president Macky Sall would receive 38.6% of the votes for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. This poll, which allegedly surveyed 800 decision-makers and diplomats, suggests that Senegal could soon attain this prestigious position. However, the mentioned firm is untraceable in the consulting and statistical field.

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