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44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the new President of Senegal, has been officially sworn in as the youngest President of the country.
Faye was sworn in as Senegal’s fifth president today, Tuesday, April 2.
Remember that he succeeded Macky Sall on Tuesday, April 2, in an event attended by African leaders in the new town of Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar.
“Before God and the Senegalese nation, I swear to faithfully fulfil the office of President of the Republic of Senegal,” Faye said before the gathered officials.
He also vowed to “scrupulously observe the provisions of the Constitution and the laws” and to defend “the integrity of the territory and national independence, and to spare no effort to achieve African unity”.
The solemn transition of power to outgoing President Macky Sall will take place at the presidential palace in Dakar.
In other news, Mr Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has reacted to rising poverty and hunger in the country.Obi spoke at an online event.
He reminded Nigerians that no religion, ethnicity, or political party can buy food at a lower price in any Nigerian market.
Obi urged Nigerians to work together to shift the country’s focus from consumption to production for the benefit of society.
The former Anambra State governor claimed in a post on his X account on Monday.
According to LP’s past presidential candidate, Nigeria’s numerous issues as a nation may be overcome by unity of effort, teamwork, and mutual respect.
He said:
“In continuation of my Easter Sunday activities yesterday evening, after sharing the Easter joys with the inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre, yesterday, I was at the Central Mosque, Onitsha to pray with the Muslim Community in the City who are in the last ten days of the Ramadan fasting.
It was heartwarming to see how they were able to judiciously deploy the little resources I gave them last year for the renovation of their mosque.
“I took time to remind them, and indeed every Nigerian, of the need to rise above religion and tribe, but in unity and brotherly love, continue to work hard for the development of our dear nation.
“Our many challenges in our nation can be conquered by a unity of efforts, collaboration, and mutual respect. As I have always maintained, no religion, tribe, or political party buys food cheaper in any market anywhere in Nigeria.
“We must, therefore, join hands in moving our nation from consumption to production, for the good of society. I shared my little Easter gifts, and Financial support with the community and appreciated them for their kind words, encouragement, and prayers.
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