Ousmane Sonko : « Ma religion et mes valeurs ne connaissent pas la trahison »
Speaking to party members gathered at Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko emphasized his loyalty and gratitude to the grassroots members of the party, whom he considers the core strength of PASTEF. "I will never betray you, the party members," he declared firmly, stressing that the Patriots' commitment and determination inspire admiration, but also envy, among their political opponents. According to him, what some struggle to accept is "this shared desire to move the country forward" that unites party members around a common ideal. Acknowledging the qualities of many party members, he emphasized that many possess remarkable backgrounds, skills, and ideas. "Many of you have better backgrounds, better ideas, and better profiles. But you have chosen to trust me. I am therefore at your service," he affirmed.
Sonko also spoke about the values that, according to him, guide his political commitment. "My dignity, my religion, my upbringing, and my values know no betrayal," he declared, before stating that he fully understands the significance of the choice made in his favor, which he considers the culmination of a long political and activist journey. The PASTEF leader then emphasized his difference from certain practices of those in power, which he says he rejects. "I don't share the same view of power as some. There are people who, once elected, look askance at others and believe they are the center of everything. That is not my case," he asserted.
Reflecting on the internal tensions that have plagued the party in recent months, he recalled having warned early on about the existence of disagreements and maneuvers that could weaken the organization. "When I started to highlight certain disagreements within the party, people said I was in a hurry. Yet, I had spoken of a before, a during, and an after November-December," he reminded everyone.
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