‘I Am Relieved’: Tinubu Reacts As President Sall Of Senegal Shelves Third Term Ambition

President Bola Tinubu has commended the decision of his Senegalese counterpart, President Macky Sall, not to seek a third term in office after the end of his current tenure expires.

Tinubu in a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake said history will be kind to Sall for placing national interest above personal interest.

Naija News understands Sall is due to complete his second term of office in 2024.

However, there has been unrest in Senegal in the past few weeks over speculations that he would seek a third term in office.

Sall has however laid the fears to rest by declaring he won’t contest the February 25, 2024, presidential election in his country.

The decision has attracted praise from President Tinubu of Nigeria.

The Nigerian leader said: “The decision of President Mack Sall that he will abide by the constitutional term of office and not offer himself for a third term in Senegal is heart-warming.

“It has brought great joy and relief. As a Democrat, I must commend my brother for his statesmanship.

“With this singular decision, President Sall chose the stability, security, and economic well-being of his people over and above narrow personal interest.

“The impact of this important decision will be felt beyond the shores and borders of Senegal and across our West African sub-region.

“President Sall has demonstrated that leadership is about serving the people honorably and quitting the stage when the constitutionally-stipulated time is up.

“By his example, democracy and respect for people power will take stronger roots in Africa and will continue to flourish.”