Pastef parliamentary group identifies 11 unengaged deputies, raising internal cohesion concerns

Within the Pastef parliamentary group in the National Assembly, internal mistrust has resurfaced, prompting questions about the cohesion of the majority. Deputy Mayabé Mbaye stated that the political party now counts 119 deputies truly aligned with the group's dynamic, out of a total of 130 elected members. He attributes this situation to the presence of eleven parliamentarians deemed minimally involved in the collective functioning. Mbaye, speaking on political broadcasts and in statements relayed by several media outlets, referred to these individuals as "uncommitted" to the group's discipline. He declared, "Out of 130 deputies, Pastef now has 119 parliamentarians: the 11 moles of the group have been identified. They are not involved in the dynamic of our group. They are with us, but are not with us." Beyond the numbers, Mayabé Mbaye emphasized increased vigilance within the parliamentary group. He noted that certain behaviors observed in recent weeks led leaders to strengthen internal control, though he did not describe it as an open crisis. He clarified, "We have identified certain behaviors that lead us to vigilance. There is no particular concern about potential leaks of sensitive information," adding that internal discussions primarily concern the group's functioning and activities. The deputy also affirmed that reservations expressed by the group's leadership are now proving to be well-founded. He specifically referenced internal information that was quickly relayed t