Abass Fall criticizes political dialogue, emphasizes commitment to presidential program

Abass Fall, Mayor of Dakar and Pastef political leader, has commented on the ongoing political dialogue, urging adherence to commitments made to the Senegalese people during the presidential election. In a social media post, Fall stated that "pride is a poor substitute for intelligence" and that "a country cannot be governed with pride." He also expressed regret over the perceived lack of dialogue with leaders within his own party. Fall believes that the commitments outlined in the "Diomaye Président" program should not be renegotiated. He wrote, "We do not dialogue to certify renunciations and reversals. The commitments made to the Senegalese through the Diomaye Président program cannot be subject to dialogue. They must be respected." Fall suggested that if the government's proposed amendments had been accepted, the Minister of Justice would not have needed to call for dialogue. He also encouraged the President to "revisit his positions" from when he was in the opposition. The Pastef leader concluded by stating that "true dialogue takes place in the National Assembly," where laws should be passed in accordance with electoral promises. He used the metaphor, "You cannot go to a restaurant, order a dish called RUPTURE, and not consume it."