The President’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal.

President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.

The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior government officials.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the inauguration.

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President Tinubu in a statement noted that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this important job of leading the good people of Senegal.

Tinubu also congratulates His Excellency, President Macky Sall, for overseeing an election that has been widely adjudged as peaceful and transparent.

He said the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago have affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.

As the Chairman of ECOWAS, the President affirms that the successful conduct of the Senegal election is a boost to the sub-regional organization in its efforts to promote peace and constitutional order, as well as strengthen ties among member states.

President Tinubu congratulates the people of Senegal and assures them of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.

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Opposition member of parliament Massata Samb walked over and slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar coalition, setting off a flurry of scuffles during a budget presentation.

Gniby threw a chair back at Samb before another lawmaker tackled her to the floor. The session was suspended but the incident sparked debate about violence against women.

This comes amid growing tension between ruling and opposition party politicians, since the ruling party has lost its majority in July due to concerns that President Macky Sall will seek a third term in 2024. The opposition argues that such a move would be in breach of term limits and of an earlier promise, while his supporters believe constitutional reform reset the clock, allowing him to run again.

Samb on Thursday was addressing the assembly about comments Gniby made over the weekend in which she criticized a spiritual leader opposed to a third Sall term. Gniby scoffed at his remarks and declared she did not care, after which Samb walked over and hit her.

This isn’t the first incident of its kind, as another scuffle took place in the parliament in Senegal back in September when lawmakers fought over leadership of the house.

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