Sonko's party nominated him despite the prison sentence against him In spite of the uncertainties surrounding the candidate's politi...

Sonko's party nominated him despite the prison sentence against him

In spite of the uncertainties surrounding the candidate's political future due to his impending prison sentence, Ousmane Sonko has been named by Senegal's biggest opposition party as its presidential candidate for the country's general election in 2024.

A day after the Senegalese government barred him, the PASTEF nationalist party, a serious danger to the ruling party, declared Ousmane Sonko as its candidate in the upcoming election. a weekend gathering that the party hosts to introduce its candidate.

Sonko's bid for the presidency of the nation follows the national court's June sentencing of two years in prison, which legal experts and the candidate's attorney fear may prevent him from running in Senegal's general election the following year.

Sonko was found guilty of defaming the current president Macky Sall in May, and the court sentenced him to that sentence as well as a 6-month prison term.

The presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko, who is under house arrest after security agents surrounded his home since May 28, described the situation as being held hostage, and his party stated he won't be able to meet supporters. Speech is scheduled for today, Friday.

Sonko will, however, run as its candidate in the national elections of next year, according to the statement.