The president who vowed not to overstay - BBC Africa

“The president cannot extend his term of office, not even by one day”.
These were the words of Senegal's president, Macky Sall before his election in 2012, but has he gone back on his word?
Senegal is in political turmoil since its leader postponed the February 2024 elections, with critics saying the move is just another way for Mr Sall to cling onto power.
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[@ellytoms2736]

No matter how good you are, a good dancer must know when to leave the stage

[@lm_b5080]

africans are very very good dancers

[@FutbolToonz]

Africa’s problem is leaders who overstay in power,”” said by now Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni but where is he now? still in Power of course

[@redswood5731]

African problem is Western backed puppet leader who only work to benefit the Western Mafia.

[@Kassiem_42]

Still in power. . . And wants to his son to take over from him, as Uganda is a private company or something 😂🤦‍♂️

[@FutbolToonz]

he said it in 1986

[@J_a_s_o_n]

​@@Kassiem_42 He has overstayed but Museveni is The one who can handle Ugandas politics now. The young people are still immature and can't face people like USA. Bobby wine etc are jokers will plunge Uganda into darkness

[@diirestraits4881]

What utter nonsense. Do you know what happens to a country when a leader has overstayed in power? Carnage will follow. I don't need to give you examples. Uganda too will go the same way once Museveni is no more, watch this space!​@@J_a_s_o_n

[@sarfobaffoe]

King Solomon once said " you can beat a fool until he is half dead but you still can't beat the foolishness out of him ".

[@ousmaneba621]

That is a wise and powerful saying

[@nyikasplace9886]

Doubt it

[@np4653]

You either die a hero or see yourself become a villain.

[@50badjie]

Dark knight.

[@felix11152]

If a bird stays too long on a tree it invites a stone

[@chichichioma8985]

😂😂😂

[@polycarpmana6535]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KobbyKobby777]

Damn 🤣…hold up 🤔 smart.

[@khdr829]

Write that down..Write that down

[@RobDas-xl5ed]

I did so as a child.

[@RobDas-xl5ed]

I saw a video of George weah enjoying himself in Paris, there's a Life after presidency.

[@tobiville86]

Another reason to congratulate former President George Weah of Liberia 🇱🇷

[@abdoul-aaj]

Sure respect to George Weah 🇱🇷

[@mannidennis1031]

lol George Weah might be an idiot of a president, but I’m sure glad he didn’t stay and try to hang onto power… mad respect

[@Stoicgenuis]

If the person doing a good job why should he leave

[@marshallsackey1229]

​@@Stoicgenuis😂😂😂😂you surely is an African.

[@cartel_papi]

Because it's not Dad's nor his personal property or decision to make?The hell, that's how democracy works, you've done your time, move on go have a garden or some shit​@@Stoicgenuis

[@nnamdiofNigeria]

Africa President loves Power very well even if they are on spirit, they can't leave the seat

[@aarlibrary]

That not the problem, its Europe, America and Asia that make deals with them and they are obliged to stay in power to fulfil that contracts. There is no transparency in their deals otherwise African would have oposed in advance before the commit to them.

[@Stoicgenuis]

Like rishi is tryna do in Britain

[@1001Balance]

@@aarlibraryalways blame someone else. Western companies, just like Chinese, Japanese, Russien and African companies will ALWAYS try to strike deals. It are those in public office who decide if they accept them. So for once own your sh*t please and grow a pair. And stop blaming others.

[@AbiyeKetema]

It's human nature it's not Africa only. We just have to build the system to make sure that doesn't happen like those who are successful doing it.

[@lm_b5080]

@@aarlibrary countries trade with each other all the time..in fact, africa receives pennies compared to other markets. but african leaders don't want that investment to go to the people - they need it to go to their palaces & new rolls royce

[@Sokhnadiarrapastef]

Please macky give use paix 😢😢😢 we want peace we are hungry Senegal no have money all the business is down Please leave our country we don't want to you anymore please 😢😢😢😢😢

[@DumaM-ir7rk]

European and American will be quite if he serves them well

[@astonenkwenge786]

Who bewitched us? I have no words to describe this...

[@TheYayefatou]

France😉

[@moa3605]

Ourselves, we had hope for the new blood ,but it seems they are so corrupt too

[@DumaM-ir7rk]

Those who find our politicians

[@TheYayefatou]

@@moa3605 should not speak about something you’re sure about.

[@yakubaconteh3163]

Macky Sall betrayed Senegalese people Adama barrow betrayed Gambian people 😓

[@DumaM-ir7rk]

The finders betray Africans

[@paulacopeland8360]

Holding onto power is intoxicating.

[@koromosmajuliius1289]

MACKY SALL has no shame !!! He just wants power 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@annanews3365]

Hello, I also do believe he wants/needs to stay in power. He's done too many illegale deals with the natural sources in Senegal that cannot bare daylight.

[@1001Balance]

Everyone supports the Senegalese people. I hope they install sanctions against him soon, freeze his assets, sell his houses.

[@annanews3365]

@@1001Balance Big love to you!

[@annanews3365]

@@1001Balance Thank you so much!

[@ChimaChindaDev]

From Nigeria where a drug trafficker and certificate forger was declared winner in an election that he woefully lost to Cameroon where one man has clinged onto power for forty years and now to Senegal. The mess that is West Africa.

[@danielagoha6151]

He will soon be shown out of the office.wake up Africans.

[@jamez1224]

I remember the one time an interview, the late Idriss Déby explained how was ready to organize elections and step down, but France approached him and convinced him to overstay. We all know who is behind Macky Sall pulling the strings

[@DefMe008]

Macky Sall is pulling the strings. He is an adult man free to make his own choices.

[@jamez1224]

@@DefMe008 100%! Nonetheless, we cannot ignore the 2nd enemy behind him.

[@TheYayefatou]

The same is happening in senegal. France is behind all this!

[@DumaM-ir7rk]

We know africa is unstable because of NGO and CIA

[@marshallsackey1229]

​@@jamez1224don't blame no western power blame the president.why don't Ghana president over stay?

[@katoemmanuel1632]

Look at M7 of Uganda. He says the Problem of Africa is the Leaders who over stay in power

[@AfroMuggleKing]

Why are African leaders like this? Absolutely shameless.

[@moustacheknight6243]

African leaders are like this because all you want to do is whine about it❤get of your arse and get in the fight❤protest in the streets❤no damage to property ❤no damage to buildings ❤mass demonstration everywhere❤shut the City down ❤block the highway ❤block the roadways, no vehicle movement ❤sacrifice❤Maky puppet must go❤

[@TheVeelkrow]

I have good reason to feel that Sall will end up arrested and deposed by his military, He surely must be truly blind not to realize what happened to dictators who by most counts got booted out within the course of about a year or so, Sall could be next, even the military are fed up with his repeated lies.

[@loveallah6355]

I said the same thing just yesterday to my husband

[@dunsonditaniumz2811]

This is western propaganda they want to split africans i dont trust there documentary full of lies they lied about Sankara,Gaddafi the savior and many african politicians

[@1001Balance]

Sall is a materialist, he likes to show off. I hope they freeze his bank accounts soon, that may just convince him.

[@DumaM-ir7rk]

When you have American and European no one will remove you until you user their interests

[@essilfuadolphine5076]

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

[@tristan583]

The Senegalese military must put him where he belongs , African presidents don’t love their countries or the people, it’s all about their personal interests and gains

[@1001Balance]

If it is one thing that you do not need to wish for are more military taking over. They ruin the economy. Lets hope they confiscate his riches and he will budge.

[@alexandervenance988]

amen

[@xdxdd760]

Thanks

[@swimmingmantis22]

Les not forget that Sall was Wade’s man…

[@darknessreigns3038]

His handlers in Paris, London and Washington won't let him leave.

[@felixnyakundi1536]

Power is sweet

[@alexandervenance988]

hongera sana media team

[@pfchim2012]

Part of the reason many stay is because those that put them in power don't want the gravy train to end. The other reason is the fear of what happens when they leave due to the things they do in office.

[@BlackPantherrStudios]

Great video 👍📸

[@jerrehjabang9036]

That's African leaders for you shame on them

[@ebiekem]

Power intoxicates.

[@SideHustleInspiration]

Absolutely fascinating piece! It’s refreshing to see a leader with such a commitment to their promises and the well-being of their country. The world definitely needs more of this kind of integrity in politics. Kudos to BBC Africa for shedding light on these important stories.

[@AGD_TV]

@bbc you could find something of interest by questioning why the Netflix documentary Incorruptible which was about the Senegal 2012 presidential election has been removed a little after the 2019 election; when Macky Sall started his campaign for a 3rd term.

[@HurreJunior]

The most important thing in politics is NEVER TO SAY WHAT YOU WON’T DO because things can change.

[@triilastudio6301]

Someone should send him this video

[@annanews3365]

Hello, don't worry. Macky follows every negative post about him..

[@varoonnone7159]

I love how Mauritius is and will always remain the only real democracy of Africa

[@michaelogunronbi237]

It's a sad time for Africa, Senegal in particular.

[@oo--7714]

I thought he was serious for a second

[@annanews3365]

I believe he started with good intensions. I saw him campaigning on the streets in Senegal at the time and the folks were happy. After his second mandate in 2019, he changed. Was this his real intension, is it due to too much power that he was given, or the "entourage" he chose around him? Nevertheless, this man has to be stopped. He's destroying the beautiful Senegal and he's defenitely not well in his head as we speak.

[@1001Balance]

Yes all their first years are good, then they get crazy

[@annanews3365]

@@1001Balance Yeah, thank you. Maybe 7 years in Tibet? 🥰

[@paulogoque5738]

Wade tried to stay and was removed, I wonder if he thinks that he is a special one to saty😮😅

[@ahmasylla8968]

Sénégalese people thank you

[@ericnqobilengwenya9460]

Benefits that goes with this position are the source of problem because they can't imagine life after those positions

[@mrnobody6603]

These guys would have looted a lot, they will be having enough benefits

[@bcr1103]

Do you know power?

[@user-zg8zg9dk4o]

They are all the same!! This is why we should not blame the military coup makers, we blame the constitutional coup makers

[@sarfobaffoe]

Oh children of Ham, what have you done to deserve this curse 😢😢? Any good thing you touch becomes damaged. Why can't we learn from the wise man so that we can become wise men like them?😢😢

[@janejustin1788]

we aren't Hams children!!! stop with the nonsense

[@sarfobaffoe]

@@janejustin1788 read well before you answer. I said Ham not Hamas.

[@janejustin1788]

Where/when did i mention Hamas?? You should also have reread before replying!!!!!! I know Ham from the Bible. And some racist white pastors used that claim about black people being Ham's descendants to discriminate and enslave us. And it's sad that your brain has been brainwashed to believe the nonsense and to hate yourself as a black person. Ham, Noah's son was cursed for seeing his father's nakedness. So in your mind, you believe us black people are a cursed race???? Because a racist white pastor made you believe so to make sure he make black people slaves easily.... @@sarfobaffoe

[@janejustin1788]

@@sarfobaffoe When/where did i mention Hamas??? I know Ham, Noah's son in the Bible, The one cursed for seeing his father's nakedness. Some racist white Christians created the narrative that Black people are Ham's descendants. In order to justify making black people slaves. And quote the Bible that 'as Ham's descendants, we were cursed to become servants/slaves. Its sad that you, a black person in 2024, still believe in that racist white people's claim!!!!!!!!!! So to you we are Ham's descendants and hence, we should be slaves/servants to other races????????????????

[@user-bb6bl5tg3b]

Power is sweet. Now he does not want to go home.

[@saitamadecember2806]

The problem is Africans don't have assassins

[@kamalhamoud7829]

As soon as these type of media start talking... I know the one they are critisizing is doing something good

[@smilypenguin]

Decreasing the length of each term makes sense, but limiting the number of terms is stupid, it means that people who are doing a good job and are popular with the people are unable to continue the same service they have provided.

[@d4v1do]

Yeah I agree . However at the same time it may lead to a consolidation of power and a Putin situation

[@willankhatter]

Every African leader

[@arielheinsberg5827]

so he is aware of the chaos if he overstayed . But folks quick to blame imperialism for these countries abilities to govern themselves.

[@njongmacdonas4784]

The blood of Senegalese are in your hands. Were is ECOWAS what a shame

[@annanews3365]

Bonjour, the ECOWAS does not agree with this. Best wishes.

[@njongmacdonas4784]

@@annanews3365 if Ecowas doesn't agree with it ,what action have they taken nothing. Those people are criminals

[@eniolabakare6839]

Ecowas is a fraud of a organisation how can you expect ecowas to do anything when the current president of ecowas tinubu won a controversial election they are all eating from the same table all corrupt who want nothing but to better themselves

[@annanews3365]

@@njongmacdonas4784 Hi there, you're right. ECOWAS is having some severe internal problems as well. Anyway, what can they do? Send condamning declarations, sanctions and a military intervention. I don't wish for the last one.

[@njongmacdonas4784]

@@annanews3365 we have to take our destiny in our hands period.

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

For all the talk about not exceeding one's term, I'd take a benign effective leader who clings to power over changing him for someone who's worse just because it's time to change. Why? Because effective leaders are hard to come by.

[@MountH212]

He is enabled by France to do as he wants

[@annanews3365]

Heelo, I don't think so anymore.

[@taxfinancetipstvonequestio4107]

At the end of april 2nd Macky Sall will not be head of state anymore. IT IS AS SIMPLE AS THAT. period.

[@jimg1056]

Proof of why Junta are taking over

[@bimaadityanarendra4021]

Macky Sall should learn Indonesia’s Joko Widodo’s way 😂😂

[@kitony]

Power is like a disease 😢

[@epicthings9051]

As to how and why parliament approved that overstaying is 😮😮😮. The people should blame and hold their representatives also accountable. They don't care about the general population. They would've disapproved this nonsense if they did

[@sautiyadhamani]

On such matters, BBC takes its time to do a nice reporting, on anything positive about Africa, they'll give the most shoddy reporting ever watched.

[@aichaaichaboulo1071]

Correction " d c propre mot"

[@arthurporfirio722]

Being a president is too nice.

[@marsspacex6065]

Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@Lolslos90]

Nobody talks about the fact that France wants Macky Sall to stay after ut lost Burkina faso, Mali ang Gambia

[@motirolaolawale6894]

African Leaders have the same problem

[@Bishop7772]

Power is intoxicating he is been intoxicated with power.

[@KNByam]

Sounds like Mike Bloomberg.

[@emmanuelagbevade4064]

I hope ECOWAS is watching with the double standard

[@user-mx4nj6im8m]

❤😂😂

[@ErskineSam]

I was initially surprised at the statement - if indeed he did honor his promise.. only to find out it was the Senegalese President. In Africa, 95% of Presidents wish they would be Presidents for Life.. and they are pushed on this nonsense trajectory by their wives and cronies who want to always enjoy the finest details in life whilst keeping them there.

[@afrofy2431]

Every equivalent force has an equal 🟰 reactionary force! In the meantime sleep with one eye 👁️ open. Traitors get treatment 🤫🫡🫣✊🏾

[@diemysene6033]

Drunk power

[@kofiasanteGH]

Nah bro, they need to hurry up and get the elections going in April. Why is that extension way in December 2024? C’mon Senegal, do the right thing.

[@aarlibrary]

Two reasons: 1. The presidents have no problem, its Europe, America and Asia that make deals with them and they are obliged to stay in power to fulfil the contracts. There is no transparency in their deals otherwise Africans/citizens would have oposed in advance before they commit to them. 2. Presidency is a very sweet position to the presidents and their families, once you have your relatives in a health and safe place you have to maintain it. African governements have not put in place or assured security and retirement to presidents and their families, like it is in Europe and America.

[@yo1or]

Brought to you by the imperialist who vowed not to overstay🌶🔥🤣

[@user-sm7wy5cg2z]

The Afro mother & father must awaken. The Afro mother must gently guide her children away from all distractions that falsely fool the desire of the human. The Afro women must leave many hairstyles behind and focus her attention on creating a better future for our planet. We are all here together 🌺🌍.

[@kevinkwabenaboakye9226]

Don't trust this African leaders when they say something but I don't blame the leaders but I always blame the citizenry

[@ronaldmadziro5679]

Alasane Ouattarra from Ivory Coast also reset his terms so he will be going for a 4th term. Macky Salk is just like Ouattarra, so he plots to reset his terms.

[@marshallsackey1229]

So why is Ghana not doing the same

[@lewismwaihinga7681]

Power:The greatest drug on earth

[@longjidalu3845]

These are the sorts of rulers who view Putin and Trump as their role models.

[@diirestraits4881]

Power is addictive. Ask Museveni of Uganda what he said upon taking power in 1986. He said Africa's problem was leaders who overstayed in power. Who's still clinging on to power up to today?

[@diemysene6033]

General moussa fall was retired macky add the year for retirement for general so he can be jailing officers for him on of my uncle colonel Malick faye is in jail right now

[@AbiyeKetema]

That's human nature, people are full of theirselves they think they are the only one who can run the show.

[@mrnobody6603]

Not human nature, Africans nature. We are our own enemies, they get into power they get corrupt they dont develop the country they want to overstay as well.

[@moodsawa]

😂😂😂😊

[@chiwenduigwe-gr2nc]

African president with power 😂

[@ecotricity4470]

Yeah power hungry African leaders and this is when an army general comes in, takes over! Watch this space

[@jogeanJPtambot]

Know when to quit!

[@johna3166]

Have the French talked about the RULE of LAW and LEGITIMACY yet? Hypocrisy!!!!!

[@jeromefitzroy]

Well it’s Africa. What did you expect?

[@SamBao]

Power corrupts everyone, no exception

[@azizjagne4777]

Macky Sall will effectively be a rebel occupying the Palais de la Republic of Senegal after the 2nd April. He has learnt from ex dictator Jammeh, but he should remember what happened to Jammeh! Africa is cursed with bad political leadership since independence.

[@dickens123]

At least Africans get to vote. What is happening in UK? Party decides the PM. New democracy

[@dkadou70]

All of this because of one man the people want name Ousmane Sonko.

[@dashpetzone108]

Si akuje kenya😂😂

[@adamasaine436]

Macky sall is not ready to step down 👎

[@johna3166]

Have the French talked about DEMOCRACY yet?

[@johna3166]

Have the French condemned him yet?

[@jimg1056]

What do you think 🙄

[@leon-gh4me]

He has been a dictator and will always be known as an oppressor

[@hndrwn]

Ah, reminds me of jokowi in Indonesia😂

[@ianlwanga8406]

Another Museveni in the making.