Diomaye-Sonko: l'équation politique !
We had promised a "post-November 8th" period. A pivotal date, meant to close the chapters of emotional transition and open the one of total convergence. Institutionally, it is. State-wise, too. Politically, much less so.
At the highest levels of the Senegalese state, the Diomaye-Sonko duo governs, but they don't always speak the same language. Or at least, not at the same pace. And that's where the unease takes root, a deep, persistent unease, visible even on social media where silences sometimes speak louder than words.
While some expected a clear and decisive break, Abdourahmane Diouf continues to sit on the Council of Ministers. Aminata Touré, meanwhile, remains firmly entrenched in her position, overseeing the Diomaye President coalition and garnering support from all quarters. This dynamic has angered a segment of Pastef activists, still troubled by a feeling of incompleteness, even dispossession.
On December 7th, Ousmane Sonko spoke again. His voice. During "his" Day of Martyrs and Victims, in the notable absence of President Diomaye, but in the presence of almost the entire Pastef party leadership. A cathartic moment. The activists spoke out, demanding justice, remembrance, and truth about the tragedies of Macky Sall's last five-year term.
Sonko, for his part, struck a balance. He acknowledged Diomaye, "imprisoned for this fight," but also firmly reiterated: "I am not working for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, I am working for Senegal." A loaded statement. Like a marker. A warning, too. And regarding his political future, there was no ambiguity: "Nothing can prevent me from being a candidate."
Less than a week later, a contrasting symbol: President Diomaye Faye presided over the screening of the film "From Prison to Palace." A shared narrative, a common epic, an officially sanctioned memory. On almost the same day, Sonko called on his supporters to give a warm welcome to the head of state expected in Casamance, his stronghold. The paradox is complete, but deliberate.
In this multi-layered political drama, Juan Branco adds another layer. For the Franco-Spanish lawyer, political legitimacy remains in the hands of Ousmane Sonko. He states it, he stands by it, citing figures and election results. And he warns: beware of the political charade, of the roles cast as good cops and bad cops.
Senegal is moving forward, yes. But with two voices. Harmonious at times. Dissonant often. And in this in-between, one question remains: who will set the final tempo tomorrow?
Commentaires (30)
Mom rék la gnouy top (point)
Diomay de son côté n’a pas été loyal envers lui et les 54 % des sénégalais qui ont voté pour lui donc que chacun prend son chemin et on verra bien le verdict en 2029 .
En mettant de cote la haine envers sonko
En etant lucide
Diomaye limiy def diaadouneu?Keup yalwaane apres tant de sacrifices au nom de quoi?C honteux.c de la trahison pure.Il nya pas in autre nom.La premiere fois kun Pr au pouvoir vire a lopposition et essaie daffaiblir le parti ki la porte au pouvoir.
Je ne sais pas pk il pense k li yobou macky dinakofi baayi.Quelle honte ce mec
Qui renie son passé perd son avenir.
2029 n’est pas loin.
Sonko a trop confiance en lui et joue avec le feu. Il n’est pas question d’accueillir un traître qui a préféré boycotter la journée des martyrs pour aller célébrer un “hold-up” électoral en Côte d’Ivoire. Sonko doit savoir raison garder : ses militants ne sont pas ses moutons. Il ne faut pas leur demander l’impossible. Nit nak, kenn doula may yeep, nga djeul yeep.
Un traître ne mérite pas notre accueil.
Moins les mécontents après 2 ans de rien du tout voir moins
Il ne reste plus grand monde au balcon
Seule l’unité est viable
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