Tension at National Assembly between Ousmane Sonko and Abdou Mbow during constitutional review session
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A plenary session for constitutional review at the National Assembly on June 29, 2026, saw a tense exchange between session president Ousmane Sonko and Deputy Abdou Mbow. The incident occurred when Abdou Mbow attempted to speak at the podium before the formal start of debates. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, intervened to remind him of the procedural rules and demanded adherence to established norms for interventions. Sonko firmly stated, "Cut his microphone. Leave the presidium or I will make you leave. I invite the deputy who requested to speak to come and do so. I am opening the general debate and those who wish to register only have to register," officially opening the general debate according to internal regulations.
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Must ReadTensions escalated at the National Assembly on Monday, June 29, 2026, during a session on constitutional reform, leading to the removal of Deputy Abdou Mbow by the gendarmerie. The intervention followed a dispute between Mbow and session president Ousmane Sonko regarding speaking procedures. Mbow reportedly approached the podium before the formal opening of the general debate, which was immediately challenged by Sonko. Sonko then reiterated the regulatory framework for discussions and ordered strict adherence to parliamentary procedures. As the situation deteriorated, gendarmes present were called upon to evacuate the opposition deputy.