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Dismissal for political opinions: Mohamed Mbow denounces an abuse of power

Auteur: Khady NDOYE

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Révocation pour opinions politiques : Mohamed Mbow dénonce un abus de pouvoir

The decree terminating the functions of the head of the monitoring office at the general secretariat of the Ministry of Employment, Vocational and Technical Training is causing controversy.

"The functions of Mr. Mohamed MBOW, Psychologist Advisor 2nd class, 1st grade, as Head of the Monitoring Office at the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training (MEFPT), are terminated. Mr. MBOW is placed at the disposal of the Human Resources Directorate (DRH) of the said ministry," the administrative act states.

Mohamed Mbow, psychologist, advisor and president of the ADR, member of the Conference of Leaders of the Diomaye President coalition, confirmed that he had been dismissed from his position as Head of the Monitoring Office and Technical Advisor of the department by decision of Minister Amadou Moustapha Ndieck Sarré.

In a statement sent to Seneweb, the individual in question asserts that this measure follows two publications in which he expressed his personal opinions as well as his acknowledged political commitment within the ruling coalition. He describes this commitment as "known, public, and exercised without any professional misconduct."

For Mohamed Mbow, this decision constitutes a serious infringement on individual liberties. He points out that trade union rights and political rights are constitutionally guaranteed principles in Senegal. According to him, political affiliation or expression cannot justify administrative sanctions against a civil servant who has committed no wrongdoing in the performance of their duties.

"The measure I have been subjected to can only be described as an abuse of power," he argues, believing that it aims to punish beliefs and restrict freedoms protected by law.

While specifying that his situation is not comparable to the political persecutions known under former regimes, Mohamed Mbow nevertheless believes that such an act should no longer have a place in the public administration, especially in a context marked by a promise of rupture and democratic renewal.

According to him, the "new Senegal" cannot be built on fear, stigmatization, or the repression of opinions, but must be based on tolerance, respect for fundamental rights, and administrative neutrality. He therefore calls on political and institutional authorities to exercise greater restraint and responsibility in order to preserve citizens' trust.

Despite this decision, Mohamed Mbow affirms that he remains a civil servant, respectful of his professional obligations, while also remaining a free citizen true to his convictions. He assures that he will continue to fulfill these two roles "with dignity, legality, and consistency."

Auteur: Khady NDOYE
Publié le: Mardi 06 Janvier 2026

Commentaires (9)

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    Kafka il y a 3 jours
    Ils n'auront que leurs larmes pour bien pleurer.
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    Fonctionnaire Politicien il y a 3 jours
    Macky Sall a fait entrer la Politique dans l'État, avec la ruée des fonctionnaires dedans. Ces derniers bien sûr voulant des promotions sans grands mérites.
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    Alassane il y a 3 jours
    Diomaye n'a qu'à limoger le ministre et puis mou diekh
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    Pape il y a 3 jours
    Wahi dof
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    Pape il y a 3 jours
    Wahi dof
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    1000 Milliards il y a 3 jours
    Un membre de Pastef qui pleure sur les méthodes de son parti?!
    Ecoutez, nous avons plus urgent, les paysans ont leur arachide dans les bras et des enseignants recherchent leur salaire.
    Ah s'il nous avait trouvé les 1000 milliards...le menteur!
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    habs il y a 3 jours
    Coalition au pouvoir donc diomaye president, tu viens nous parler de pastef. resaisis-toi pendant qu'il est encore temps.
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    habs il y a 3 jours
    Coalition au pouvoir donc diomaye president, tu viens nous parler de pastef. resaisis-toi pendant qu'il est encore temps.
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    Max il y a 3 jours
    Si tu as eu ce poste pour ton appartenance politique, alors si on te limoge pour opinion politique, tu dois pas te plaindre.
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    Verite il y a 3 jours
    C'est vous dans vous ,seule la vérité vaincra
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    Fonctionnaire Politicien il y a 3 jours
    Macky Sall a fait entrer la Politique dans l'État, avec la ruée des fonctionnaires dedans. Ces derniers bien sûr voulant des promotions sans grands mérites.
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    BOY MOUSSANTE il y a 3 jours
    LE PIRE est devant nous , wait and see rek !!!!

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