Seydina Oumar Touré advocates for dialogue on new Senegalese Constitution

In a statement released on Monday, he referenced a declaration from May 20, 2026, emphasizing that Senegal has historically overcome crises and reinvented itself through dialogue and consultation. Touré stated that there is no urgency to adopt a new Constitution without prior national consensus and inclusive dialogue. He highlighted that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, unlike former President Macky Sall, is not at the end of his term, is not seeking a third term, and was democratically elected.

The ASP Director General urged all stakeholders to exercise restraint, emphasizing that debates on institutional reforms, while legitimate, must be conducted responsibly and respectfully to avoid jeopardizing national cohesion, stability, and development efforts. He concluded by reiterating that the President's legitimacy comes from the Senegalese people and that major reforms should be pursued through dialogue, consultation, and consensus, citing President Faye's preference for a referendum. Touré appealed for the preservation of civil peace, national unity, and the Senegalese tradition of resolving disputes through discussion rather than confrontation.