The problems arose from authorities inability to distribute biometric identity cards.

After casting his ballot, President Macky Sall commended the smooth running of the election,

However, former president Abdoulaye Wade, who contested yesterday’s poll for a parliamentary seat, described the confusion and inefficiency as a shame.

Voters were required to present a biometric identity card to access the polling station.

But at least 30% of citizens have not received their cards.

They should have been allowed to vote using certificates of having registered for a card or a passport.

But in hundreds of cases, these documents were not enough to gain access to  polling stations because they needed to be stamped and officially verified.

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