Thierno Alassane Sall criticizes ASER-AEE Power project amid new statements from José Ángel González Tausz

Sall accuses González Tausz of attempting a communication operation that he claims failed. González Tausz reportedly admitted receiving 37 billion CFA francs disbursed in 2024 for a rural electrification project but could not specify the current location of these funds, attributing this to the money being spread across multiple accounts without dedicated project allocation. Sall deems this explanation insufficient given his documented evidence of international fund dispersion.

He notes that nearly 26 months after the advance disbursement, fewer than 40 out of 1,600 planned villages have been electrified, attributing this delay to the missing funds. Sall also mentions an alert from Spanish bank Santander regarding suspicious movements on the accounts. According to Sall, AEE Power is now seeking an additional 55 billion CFA francs from the new authorities, which he views as an attempt to exploit potential lack of vigilance.

Sall questions why González Tausz chose to speak to the media instead of addressing the judiciary. He directly challenges the current Prime Minister, stating that as Secretary General of the government at the time, the Prime Minister was informed in September 2024 about suspicious activities involving AEE Power. The ASER-AEE Power case is subject to judicia