Senegal: Ex president makes political comeback at 91

Senegal’s former president, Abdoulaye Wade, is making a comeback. The 91-year-old politician returned to Senegal this week for the second time since his 2012 defeat, and will be on the campaign trail for the next two weeks [until July 28], traveling around the country to boost his party’s chances in the legislative elections at the end of this month.

Thousands gathered at Dakar’s international airport to welcome the former leader.

“Gorgui is great,” chanted the crowds as Wade made his way through the city. Gorgui is a term of endearment, meaning "old man" in the Wolof language.

One supporter, Cheikh Baye Mbour, says, “You know today is a work day but everyone is here and more people will come.”

Wade's caravan weaved its way to the headquarters of Senegal Democratic Party, or PDS.

VOA