This victory grants Pastef significant power to push through structural reforms, with representatives hailing the “massive support of the people”. Voter turnout reached nearly 50%.
With over 78% of the seats, PASTEF is now the majority party in the Senegalese Parliament. According to observers, this victory should give the new regime a clear path to implement its reform agenda.
THE Patriots of Senegal party (Pastef) secured a resounding victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 of 165 seats, according to provisional results announced on Thursday.