Ousmane Sonko criticizes President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over presidential 'black fund' management
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Ousmane Sonko used Pastef's 48-hour event in Touba to criticize President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly regarding the controversial management of the "black fund." The Pastef leader stated that his party does not rely on public funds, advocating an approach based on member contributions. Sonko emphasized that Pastef does not draw from state coffers to finance its programs, calling such an act "haram." This statement refers to an ongoing disagreement between the two leaders concerning the presidential black fund. For several weeks, Sonko has criticized the fund's existence, deeming it incompatible with the transparency demands they championed before coming to power. In Touba, without directly naming the head of state, Sonko suggested that these resources could be used to consolidate a political base for upcoming elections, reiterating that Pastef prioritizes member contributions. The Pastef president also criticized those who question the success of his party's membership card sales campaign, calling some political figures "bitter" and using a Wolof expression to imply that his political adversaries will not remain unscathed by Pastef's growing influence.
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