Barthelemy Dias, the ousted Mayor of Dakar, has pledged to initiate legal proceedings to regain his position following his removal from office.

Dias, who also recently lost his mandate as a Member of Parliament, was stripped of his mayoral post by the Dakar department’s prefect. His removal stems from a final conviction in a 2011 case involving assault and battery that resulted in the death of a young man.

Despite these setbacks, Dias remains defiant, stating his commitment to a prolonged legal fight to challenge the decisions and restore his political career. The developments have sparked discussions over the broader implications for political accountability and justice in Senegal.