Modification du code électoral : “On se focalise trop sur le pouvoir qui est une exclusivité divine” (Diomaye Faye)
In response to questions raised by the publication of the draft electoral code reforms, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye felt compelled to explain himself. In a still-sensitive political climate, the head of state defended an approach he presented as voluntary, transparent, and faithful to the commitments made to the Senegalese people. He immediately sought to downplay the criticism surrounding this initiative.
“We could have chosen not to publish these draft bills, and the Senegalese people wouldn’t have held it against us,” he declared. For him, this publication stems primarily from a clear political will: to involve citizens in a reform process that touches the very heart of the democratic system. “We focus too much on power, which is considered a divine prerogative,” he said.
The president reiterated that this momentum is a continuation of the program on which he was elected. This program notably included a national dialogue on the political system and reforms to the justice system. "Since it was a matter of conviction, we embarked on an inclusive process," he explained.
This process materialized in the establishment of technical committees, composed notably of magistrates, tasked with working on the texts. This work was then consolidated through a merging of the various contributions, followed by a review process to ensure its conformity with the conclusions of the dialogue.
However, Bassirou Diomaye Faye acknowledges that certain decisions fall directly under his responsibility. "There are things that primarily concern the President of the Republic," he stated, while rejecting any suggestion of a delaying tactic. His objective, he says, is to have "the best possible legislation." It is with this in mind that he says he chose to make the drafts public, calling on the Senegalese people to take ownership of them.
“Now that the projects are in place, the content is what matters,” he insists. Professor Faye calls for a substantive debate rather than accusations of bad faith. On the substance of the matter, several advances are highlighted. The president specifically mentions the introduction of a single ballot, a long-standing demand in the Senegalese electoral debate. He also cites improved access to the electoral register, with more permanent revision mechanisms.
Another key point is the strengthening of the role of the Independent National Commission, which is expected to take over certain prerogatives previously held by the administration, notably the General Directorate of Elections. This development is presented as a response to recurring suspicions from the opposition, which is often critical of the Ministry of the Interior's role in organizing elections.
For President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, these reforms constitute a true "revolution" in electoral transparency. They aim to prevent the crises that have marred previous elections, sometimes at the cost of serious human suffering.
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