The leading presidential candidate in the recently concluded election, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, addressed the public.

In his address, Diomaye highlighted the emerging trends from the polls while awaiting the official proclamation of results by the National Electoral Commission.

He commended the exemplary conduct of his opponents and expressed gratitude to the outgoing President, Macky Sall, for ensuring transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

He praised Senegalese citizens for their unwavering commitment to democracy and justice.

Acknowledging the hardships endured by the Senegalese people in previous years, Bassirou Diomaye Faye pledged to govern with humility and transparency. He also vowed to combat corruption at all levels.

Now, let’s take a listen to an excerpt from his speech.

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