In every Presidential contest there is unfortunately only one winner. The just concluded elections in Russia gave President Vladimir Putin the nod to continue his leadership of that great nation. This victory is a major achievement not only for the people of Russia, but also for the whole world.
We don’t need a soothsayer or corporate media malicious propaganda and wishful thinkers to tell us that President Putin’s victory is a decision made by the people and it is commendable and worthy of emulation. It is the obvious that Putin’s electoral victory shows the Russian people’s unflinching love for their Leader. It is also a triumph for peace, democracy, justice, freedom and dignity.
Having stated the above, we members of the Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) would like to extend our profound congratulations to President Vladimir Putin on his victory in Russia’s election that ended on 17th March, 2024. We also congratulate all candidates, election workers, and voters for conducting an election that was free and fair and procedurally transparent in keeping with Russian democratic tradition, culture and national dignity.
It comes to say now, and our belief is that the results announced by the Russian Election Commission are correct and the elections were conducted in a peaceful, free, fair and inclusive environment. SaS-CaN commends the Russian Election Commission for a job worthy of worldwide commendation. We commend also all the other presidential candidates who lost in the elections, for giving peace a chance, and above all, we thank the Russian security forces for displaying maturity in ensuring that the electoral exercise was peaceful.
As expressed before, Russia is at a critical juncture in its fight against terrorism and terrorists. We believe and trust in the leadership of President Putin and there is no question about his capability to continue with the development of Russia.
President Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad on October 7, 1952, and graduated in 1975 with a degree in law, from Leningrad State University. He later earned a Ph.D. degree in economics.
After graduation, Mr Putin was assigned to work in the KGB. From 1985 to 1990, he worked in East Germany. In 1990, he became assistant to the rector of Leningrad State University responsible for international affairs. His next position was an advisor to the chairman of the Leningrad City Council.
In June 1991, he became chairman of the St. Petersburg City Council’s International Relations Committee and, starting with 1994, he combined this post with the position of First Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg City Government (First Deputy Mayor). In August 1996, he was appointed deputy head of the President’s Administrative Directorate (Property Management Directorate).
In March 1997, he became deputy head of the Executive Office of the President (Presidential Administration) and head of the Central Supervision and Inspections Directorate. In May 1998, he was promoted to first deputy head of the Presidential Administration. In July 1998, he was appointed director of the Federal Security Service and, as of March 1999, he combined this position with that of Secretary of the Security Council.
In August 1999, he was appointed Prime Minister. On December 31, 1999, he became acting President. On March 26, 2000, he was elected President of Russia and was inaugurated on May 7, 2000. On March 14, 2004, he was elected President of Russia for the second term.
Since May 8, 2008, Vladimir Putin is a Prime Minister of Russia.
On March 4, 2012, he was elected President of Russia and inaugurated on May 7, 2012. On March 18, 2018, he was re-elected President of Russia.
Vladimir Putin has two daughters: Maria (1985), Katerina (1986).
May the Good Lord, who has so blessed the Russian Federation with a wise and charismatic leader, grant President Putin and all those around him wisdom, strength and compassion in the coming years.
Once again, we say:
Congregations to President Vladimir Putin!
Congregations to the Russian people!!
Viva Africans in the Sahel!
Sender: Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh
Co-founder and President
The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network Sas-CaN