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His commitment to democratic process was ultimately tested and proven in 2000 when he lost the presidential election to opposition leader Abdoulaye Wade.
Peaceful Transition: In a rare act for an African leader of his era, he voluntarily retired from politics in 1980, handing power to his chosen successor, Abdou Diouf.
His most prominent governmental role was as Minister of National Education under President Abdou Diouf from 1983 to 1988.
In the lead-up to Senegal's pivotal 2000 presidential election, which saw the peaceful departure of incumbent President Abdou Diouf, Prof.