Ousmane Sonko expresses reservations on current government direction, citing unfulfilled commitments
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Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has reiterated his concerns regarding the current government's direction, suggesting that key commitments made to the Senegalese people during years in opposition are not being honored. In an interview with France 24 and RFI, Sonko clarified his previous statements, which some interpreted as accusing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of "betraying the Pastef project." He stated that notions of betrayal are emotional and moral, preferring to frame the issue as a political divergence concerning the implementation of Pastef's decade-long project. Sonko believes that several commitments made to the Senegalese people have been "completely distorted" by the current authorities. While not detailing specific measures, he indicated that some objectives that garnered popular support are no longer being genuinely pursued. He affirmed, "I consider today that the commitments we made to the Senegalese people, for the most part, at least some of these commitments are not being respected, there is no will to respect them." These remarks follow recent political tensions between the two prominent Pastef figures, particularly after Sonko's departure from the Prime Minister's office and his appointment as President of the National Assembly. Despite his criticisms, the former Prime Minister emphasized that he does not wish to reduce the debate to personal loyalty, stating, "I am not on the ground of emotion, betrayal... I leave that to morality."
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