According to polls, opposition candidate Faye is ahead in the presidential election. Faye was recently released from prison after President Macky Sall launched a general amnesty for prisoners accused of crimes related to anti-government protests.
15 candidates took part in the election, and several congratulated Faye on her victory after the first projections were announced. Competitor Ba is supported by the incumbent president Meanwhile, supporters of government candidate and former Prime Minister Amadou Ba said they were “sure” that there would be at least a runoff.