Changing and ignoring constitutional laws to accomodate the personal pursuits of legislative bodies is becoming a trend.
Written by a single missionary mom (Leslie Godshall) serving the Lord in Senegal...
Election day is Sunday, Feb. 26th, in Senegal. Sunday sounds odd I think, but in a country where Islam is a majority, Friday is the predominant holy day.
Unlike many African nations, Senegal has been known for its successful, peaceful democratic elections since the wave of colonial independence in the mid 20th century. I always thought this was why we never heard alot of news stories about Senegal here in the US. And now it’s making news because of protests leading up to this election.
According to UK News’ The Telegraph, “Despite having served two terms in office, a limit he himself introduced, Wade [pronounced "wahd" ] says additional changes to the constitution in 2008 means he can serve two more [terms]…. The country’s highest legal body, the constitutional council, approved his candidacy on January 27, sparking riots in the capital and elsewhere.”
However, an article by BBC news in 2008 reported that those changes weren’t supposed to go into effect until after this weekend’s election.
Regardless of whether the public opinion is correct, or whether the current president is upholding the country’s constitution as required, there is one who is secure and whose statutes stand firm. ..."He is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength…” Psalm 93:1
Pray for justice in Senegal’s government, and moreso that many will allow the Lord of all to reign in their hearts. Leslie Godshall
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