Citizens of tiny West African enclave of Senegalese with a population of not less than 17 million are as good as changing the narrative of governance since gainingthe narrative of governance since gaining independence from France The mainly Muslim community without oita of doubt were known for electing aged on the hot seat of governance since gaining statehood.
But from all indication this time around, things will change as youthful and exuberant Bassirou Diomaye Faye from all available information is far ahead of ruling party’s candidate who is the Prime Minister of the country in the keenly contested polls held on sunday.
Thus for the first time, a youngster of forty four years will steer the activities of the Francophone nation for the next five years.
Mr Bassirou will succeed president Macky Sall who would vacate office early next month.
The candidate, is the protege of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko who was banned from vieing for the post.
If confirmed, Mr Bassirou will be the fifth president of the country which has no history of military coup since gaining independence.
Among those that navigate the affairs of the country to date comprise Leophold Senghor, Abdu Diouf Abdullahi Wade and incumbent Macky Sall.
It will be recalled that the incumbent tried to elongate his term in office but failed as a result of constitutional court’s resistance likewise wild protest by the wider population.
