Makane Diop resigns from Pastef, citing "autocratic drift" under Ousmane Sonko's leadership
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Makane Diop, a long-standing figure within Pastef from the Mbour department, has announced his resignation from all party functions. In a letter addressed to the party leadership, Diop expressed deep disappointment with the party's evolution, citing an "autocratic drift" and a weakening of internal structures. He stated that the principles of internal democracy, collegiality, and collective leadership, which he initially adhered to, have progressively eroded. Diop, who served as deputy local coordinator, secretary general of the Senegalese Patriotic Youth in Mbour, coordinator for the 2022 and 2025 legislative elections, and a municipal councilor, described the party as having transformed from a space for debate into a "personal possession." He criticized the excessive concentration of power around the leadership and the supplanting of democratic ideals by a "cult of personality" and the demand for "blind allegiance." Despite his firm criticisms, Diop emphasized that his decision was not driven by personal animosity and affirmed his continued commitment to a just, democratic, and sovereign Senegal outside the political party.
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