Diomaye–Sonko : "Deux gros bonnets ne peuvent diriger ensemble", tranche Babacar Gaye
Former minister Babacar Gaye has observed a gradual rise in tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko for several months. According to Gaye, the unease began the moment Sonko publicly declared, "Let me govern." He believes this statement revealed a structural rivalry between two men with opposing ambitions and methods.
"Two bigwigs cannot lead together."
To illustrate this duality, Babacar Gaye gives the example of the relationship between Medvedev and Putin in Russia. In this partnership, he explains, Putin stepped back during Medvedev's term before returning to power. "Quite the opposite between Diomaye and Sonko," he asserts. According to him, each of the two major players in Senegalese power has begun to position their own people. "Sonko believes that Diomaye was elected thanks to him, while Diomaye is gradually asserting himself as head of state. Power is not shared. It's not a sofa, but an armchair: only one person sits in it," Babacar Gaye insists.
A game of chess at the highest levels of government
According to the former minister, the relationship between the two men resembles a strategic confrontation. Initially, he claims, Diomaye Faye let things play out. But, in his view, the Tera Meeting and the debate surrounding the coordination of the "Diomaye for President" coalition marked a turning point. He recalls that Sonko had already weakened the alliances by running alone in the legislative elections with PASTEF, which isolated some of the partners. Diomaye reportedly perceived this as an attempt at political isolation, especially with Aïda Mbodj at the head of the coalition, a configuration deemed favorable to Sonko.
Legitimacy versus charisma
Babacar Gaye insists on a fundamental difference.
Diomaye Faye, he said, "spent 11 months in prison for the PASTEF struggle" and personally obtained the necessary endorsements to run for office, hence a direct legitimacy stemming from the people's choice.
Sonko, on the other hand, remains a charismatic leader of a radical party advocating an immediate break with the past. This tension is also reflected in their diplomatic approaches: “Diomaye Faye is seeking to reconnect with traditional strategic partners. Ousmane Sonko and his associates are adopting a more radical line, based on a break, particularly with France. The Prime Minister traveled to China, Diomaye Faye met with Donald Trump, while the President of the National Assembly received a Vietnamese delegation.” For Babacar Gaye, these signals confirm two opposing styles, even two divergent visions of Senegal’s international integration.
Another point of contention: security. According to Babacar Gaye, President Diomaye Faye has access to sensitive information that Sonko cannot, particularly regarding the sub-regional situation and the southern part of the country. "The president is obeying elements who do not communicate with Sonko," he asserts, believing that this information asymmetry contributes to fueling the disagreements.
Economic and diplomatic risks
According to the former minister, the persistence of this tension could have a direct impact on donors and economic partners.
If Sonko maintains his leave and Diomaye continues to govern with an interim president, he warns, both internal and external partners could become cautious, even hesitant. The president, he adds, must address the nation to calm the unions, students, and an increasingly worried public.
"Calls for tax evasion are unworthy of a Prime Minister."
Babacar Gaye is particularly critical of Sonko's call for tax evasion. According to him, such a stance is incompatible with the role of Prime Minister, especially at a time when the country is experiencing economic turmoil. "This is my firm conviction, and only the country matters to me," he insists. He considers it "unacceptable" that some are already discussing the 2029 presidential election when the economic situation is so fragile.
The opposition: referee or arsonist?
Babacar Gaye believes the opposition will be the arbiter of this crisis at the highest level. It must not "add fuel to the fire" but rather let political realities take their course. "Either it lets reality run its course, or it further weakens its opponent," he says.
Commentaires (17)
Faut être honnête et dire les choses telles qu'elles, point barre !!!
C'est inédit diomaye moy Sonko et Sonko moy diomaye veut dire tout simplement que diomaye est le président par lequel Sonko doit exercer le pouvoir
Malheureusement de petits esprits ne peuvent pas comprendre les enjeux
A Diomaye de démissionner
Avant Madiambal c'est lui qui est le première a théorisé des liens entre Sonko et les rebelles de la Casamance sous fore d'insinuation. A l'époque il disait que l'Etat a des preuves.
Apres il a essaye a commencé théorisé des lien entre Sonko le pastef et le djihadisme au Mali
Maintenant, il n'ose plus écrire ses mensonges sur facebook
On dit que chaque fois qu'il finissait une émission, il envoyait ça à Macky qui lui laisser une enveloppe aupres du gendarme Leye au Palais qui lui remettait jusque a a 5 millions par émission
Un vrai conard à ne pas écouter
Ils va rejoindre Diomaye président de Amina Toué
Ce qu'il faut en tirer comme leçon, c'est que Diomaye a compris les pouvoirs d'infiltration de la secte, et il a mesuré la force de la secte dans les médias. Cela doit lui servir à quelque chose. Quant à Sonko, qu'il ne se mette jamais en tête d'avoir gagner contre la secte. On ne gagne jamais contre la secte dans la vie. La secte n'abandonne jamais. Simplement parce que c'est Satan qui est derrière la secte, que les acteurs en soient conscients ou pas. Et le programme de Satan, c'est jusqu'à la fin du monde. Donc, contre lui, c'est une bataille permanente.
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