Since his defeat within the final presidential election towards the present head of state, former Prime Minister Amadou Ba has been discreet. Nonetheless, on the event of the Eid el Kebir pageant, also called Tabaski, he expressed his views on modern points.
Upon leaving the Oumarien mosque, the place he had attended prayers, Amadou Bā burdened that the financial advantages of oil exploitation wouldn’t be instantly noticeable. He invited Senegalese to be affected person after the primary barrel of oil is produced from the Sangomar area. He stated he was proud of this primary barrel, already anticipated in 2021 however ultimately produced in 2024.
Amadou Ba additionally talked about that he has all the time most popular to keep up a distance from the crucial debate on oil and fuel exploitation. In accordance with him, you will need to have the ability to construct Senegal with out relying on these assets. He burdened that oil and fuel costs, though strategic and really helpful merchandise, can range and have necessary impacts.
He then despatched a message to the inhabitants, indicating that it’s crucial to attend at the least 4 or 5 years after exploitation begins to see the concrete results of oil and fuel on the nation. Amadou Ba concluded his intervention by promising to return to the topic later to supply a extra thorough evaluation.