Ousmane sonko challenges president faye’s governance in touba

In a forceful declaration delivered from Touba this Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of his party’s local headquarters, Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of the National Assembly, intensified his critique against the head of state. Denouncing what he termed a “fragile” management of the nation, Sonko openly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership and vowed to obstruct future legislative efforts by systematically referring them to the Constitutional Council.

Addressing his dedicated followers and referencing the profound principles of probity inherent in Mouridism, Ousmane Sonko painted a stark picture of the current executive branch. Echoing persistent rumors of internal divisions that have circulated in recent months, the former Prime Minister sharply criticized a President he characterized as isolated and susceptible to external influences. He directly accused the President of being beholden to certain factions, including elements within the opposition, who are allegedly encouraging him to distance himself from his long-standing mentor.