Waly Diouf Bodiang departs Dakar Port with a coded message for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Waly Diouf Bodiang, the former Director General of the Autonomous Port of Dakar PAD, officially handed over his duties on Thursday, a month after being removed from his position by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Bodiang, a prominent figure in Pastef and a staunch supporter of Ousmane Sonko, had previously declared himself the "Guardian of the guardian of the revolution." His continued leadership at the Port after Sonko's dismissal from the Prime Minister's office had raised questions among some political observers. Following the ceremony, the former Director General delivered a brief message, stating, "Everything eventually passes. In the end, I preserved the essential: my dignity." He also thanked the Port's employees and encouraged them to "continue to move forward." This statement is seen as a deliberate echo of Ousmane Sonko's own words after his dismissal. Rather than expressing bitterness or opposition, Waly Diouf Bodiang appears to be sending a coded message to Bassirou Diomaye Faye, indicating silent loyalty to Sonko. This stance aligns with his past position of rejecting individual resignations, emphasizing that his departure could only be a collective party decision. This departure comes as several officials considered "Sonko-dependent" are being gradually removed from strategic state leadership roles, confirming the head of state's intention to regain control over the country's economic levers. It also highlights the growing divide between the presidency and the
