Ousmane Sonko accuses President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of attempting to destabilize Pastef
via SeneNews2 min read
Tensions between outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye have become public, with Sonko criticizing the President regarding the formation of the new government. Sonko, the leader of Pastef, accuses President Faye of employing strategies to destabilize the party by negotiating directly with members without involving the party's leadership. Sonko also stated that President Faye considered himself the most representative figure in Pastef, a claim Sonko challenged, suggesting Faye should demonstrate his political mobilization capacity independently. Sonko further criticized President Faye for allegedly refusing to engage in dialogue with him and his designated representatives, preferring to discuss with individuals who, according to Sonko, contributed little to his rise to power. Sonko also noted a deterioration in their personal relationship, stating, "His problem seems to be me. It's as if he can't even stand the sight of me anymore." Despite these differences, Sonko confirmed that a meeting between the two leaders eventually took place, facilitated by mediation, including Al Aminou Lo. Sonko recounted that President Faye sent him a message inviting him to the Presidential Palace, leading to a meeting the following morning. These revelations emerge amidst Sonko's departure from the Prime Minister's office and highlight growing political divergences between the two key figures of Pastef, who were previously seen as the main architects of
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