Addressing growing speculation about potential election delays, Sonko delivered a decisive message: “We must remember that three Senegalese citizens paid the ultimate price to prevent the postponement of the presidential election. No justification exists for repeating such a scenario with the upcoming local elections scheduled for 2027.”

The PASTEF leader emphasized that the 2024 legislative elections were extraordinary circumstances resulting from the dissolution of the National Assembly before term completion. In stark contrast, the 2027 local elections follow the established electoral calendar. “These elections are written into law,” he declared. “Come January 2027, voting must occur. We will not accept excuses about preparation timelines. When election day arrives, citizens cast their ballots.”

Sonko warned against any attempts to manipulate the electoral process, stressing that such actions would face strong resistance. “Electoral list revisions should already be underway, yet this hasn’t happened. We fought to prevent election delays, and lives were lost in that struggle. We cannot tolerate maneuvers to postpone these elections now,” he asserted.

Concluding with a note of optimism about his party’s prospects, Sonko pointed to the ongoing sale of voter cards as an early indicator of political strength. “The results of this card distribution provide clear insight into our electoral performance before voting even begins. These operations serve as an excellent barometer of our electoral power,” he stated confidently.