Singer N'Dour Senegal weigh on election

Famous Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour has intensified its drive to hold politicians of his West African countries to account for the elections in February that could fuel resentment against President Abdoulaye Wade 11-year reign.

In a speech broadcast on television channel of the singer TFM (Future Television Media) Wednesday, Youssou N'Dour said he wanted politicians to stop believing that they could rule with impunity once in office.

"For my part, I decided to get involved. I will not let the situation in my country, I did not leave for other places to deteriorate, "said N'Dour. "God willing, I will play my part."

N'Dour said he did not intend to run for office, but I wanted to serve the Senegalese people and help them overcome their difficulties and countless challenges.

Senegal has long cherished its reputation as a country as stable and democratic in the region and has had many peaceful elections since independence from France in 1960.

But there are growing concerns about the concentration of power around octogenarian Wade, and the growing frustration of public services and rising food prices high.

Simmering resentment spilled over into June when Wade has proposed to reduce the score required to win an election 25 percent to 50 percent - a level rivals Wade looked assured him a first round victory against a fractured opposition.