Jëf Jël urges deputies to pursue Sonko case at Supreme Court

The Alliance Jëf Jël party, under the leadership of Talla Sylla, has formally acknowledged decision n° 5/C/2026, issued by the Constitutional Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. This ruling followed an appeal lodged on June 1 by eighteen opposition deputies. The initial appeal sought to invalidate the National Assembly Bureau’s decision from May 24, 2026, which confirmed Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration as a parliamentarian. As a political entity deeply committed to the rule of law, Jëf Jël reiterates its unwavering respect for judicial pronouncements. The Constitutional Council’s judgments are binding on all public authorities, as well as administrative and jurisdictional bodies.

 

However, Jëf Jël found it crucial to provide the following essential clarifications regarding this significant development in African politics:

1. A declaration of incompetence is not a certificate of constitutionality. Contrary to any potential misinformation, the Constitutional Council did not, in any manner, validate the reintegration of Mr. Ousmane Sonko. The esteemed ‘Sages’ of the Council simply declared themselves incompetent to assess the legality of this action. As a prominent legal expert rightly pointed out, the high court opted for the ‘comfort of incompetence,’ thereby sidestepping the fundamental constitutional question concerning incompatibility and the prerequisites for holding a parliamentary mandate.

 

 

Far from closing the case, the Constitutional Council executed a pivotal legal maneuver. In its reasoning, it explicitly characterized the National Assembly Bureau’s decision as an ‘internal administrative act,’ asserting that it does not directly engage with the electoral process. In doing so, the constitutional judge itself indicated the appropriate jurisdiction for this matter: the Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court, a key aspect of governance Africa.

 

 

Jëf Jël maintains that there is no imminent danger as long as the law remains the guiding principle and the courtroom remains the arena for battle. While some might be tempted by tactics of absence or other forms of confrontation, our chosen strength lies in the power of the Law.

Consequently, Jëf Jël solemnly implores the appealing deputies not to abandon their efforts but to promptly file an appeal for ‘Excess of Power’ with the Supreme Court. Currently, only parliamentarians possess the necessary legal standing to wage this ultimate struggle for the dignity of the National Assembly. The fight for the Republic is an enduring legal and political marathon.

Ultimately, the Jëf Jël alliance has pledged to ‘remain vigilant, steadfast, and alongside all democrats who oppose institutional power grabs,’ reinforcing their commitment to transparent society Africa.