Question & Answer Session: the Constitutional Reform
Turnout was high for this first Question & Answer session organised by the Presidency and we thank you for your participation. Below is a complete listing of the answers to your questions.
Opinion and decision
Several of you requested explanations as to the difference between the National Assembly's opinion and the Constitutional Council's decision:
To view Decision N°1/C/2016 of the Constitutional Council:
http://www.presidence.sn/uploads/files/56c4aae4d100a.pdf
To view the opinion issued by the President of the National Assembly:
http://www.gouv.sn/IMG/pdf/Avis_Pdtassnat_160216.pdf.
Referendum
Many questions were received regarding the referendum set to take place next 20 March, as announced by the President of the Republic.
You wished, for instance, to find out the reasons behind the referendum:
You also asked about the date on which the referendum would be held:
We furthermore answered as to the exact purpose of the referendum:
Many of you raised questions on the referendum’s outcome specifically with regard to the reduction in presidential term of office:
Democracy
Lastly, you called upon us to explain how the President of the Republic sees democracy:
We hope that these explanations helped answer your questions. We would like to thank all the citizens who took part in this initiative, which allows direct interaction between the Presidency of the Republic of Senegal and the Senegalese.