Sonko slams faye’s governance shift at sadio rally

In a Sadio gathering that drew hundreds of supporters, Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, delivered a sharp critique of the current administration’s governance, calling out what he describes as a departure from the party’s foundational vision. Speaking in Diourbel, the opposition figure minced no words in framing the trajectory of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership as a betrayal of the promises that once united the nation.

The rally, held this past Sunday, served as a platform for Sonko to reflect on the political journey that led to Faye’s March 2024 election victory. He reminded the crowd that it was his own candidacy—later invalidated—that paved the way for Faye’s rise, positioning himself as the architect behind the pivotal shift in Senegal’s political landscape.

« He was propelled to the highest office, yet he has strayed from the path that inspired millions to believe in change, » Sonko declared, his voice resonating with frustration. The Prime Minister’s remarks underscored a growing disillusionment, as he framed the administration’s actions as a departure from the transformative agenda once championed by PASTEF.

Highlighting his own pivotal role in the 2024 political transition, Sonko asserted that the momentum for change was largely his doing, framing the moment as a collective victory for the people. Now, however, he warns that the administration risks squandering the momentum that once electrified the nation.

Looking ahead, Sonko turned his attention to the electoral calendar, emphasizing the significance of the 2026 and 2029 votes as critical junctures for reclaiming the party’s original mission. His comments arrive amid mounting speculation about the evolving dynamics between the presidency and the Prime Minister’s office, though no official response from the government has surfaced thus far.