IN a significant political development, President Macky Sall of Senegal has officially dissolved members of the government through a decree issued on October 6, 2023, according to a communique released on Friday.
The announcement came via a statement from the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, who confirmed that President Sall had ‘terminated, by decree dated October 6, 2023, the functions of the ministers, members of the government.’
As part of this major political shakeup, President Sall has made the decision to establish a new government under the leadership of the current Prime Minister, Amadou Ba. While specific details regarding the composition of the new government have not yet been disclosed, Secretary-General Ba assured the public that this information will be made available in the near future.
The move to dissolve the existing government and initiate the formation of a new one holds significant implications for Senegal’s political landscape. It follows President Sall’s previous announcement on July 3, 2023, where he declared that he would not seek a third term in office.
Notably, Secretary-General Oumar Samba Ba is also a candidate of the ruling Benno Bokk Yaakaar (BBY) coalition for the 2024 presidential election, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the unfolding political events in Senegal.
The dissolution of the government and the impending formation of a new one will undoubtedly be closely watched by both domestic and international observers as Senegal’s political future takes shape under the leadership of President Sall and Prime Minister Amadou Ba.