A prominent Member of Parliament revealed that the former Prime Minister allegedly made highly critical comments regarding Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a specific phone conversation.
During a recent press briefing hosted by Pastef-Les Patriotes, Deputy Amadou Ba publicly shared what he described as the definitive “truth” concerning telephone exchanges purportedly occurring between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré. These alleged conversations took place while the current Prime Minister, Sonko, was incarcerated. This disclosure complements Ba’s ongoing defense of the government leader amidst ongoing controversies surrounding the management of public funds, offering new insights into African news today and Senegal’s political landscape.
According to the deputy, the former Prime Minister, Aminata Touré, allegedly articulated strong criticisms of Bassirou Diomaye Faye during this particular call. Amadou Ba quoted her as saying, “Diomaye is incapable of leading this country. If you leave him here, he will not last two years.” This statement, if accurate, reveals significant political dynamics at play in Senegal’s political sphere.
The parliamentarian finds this alleged declaration difficult to reconcile with Aminata Touré’s current public stances. He accuses her of attempting to “change history” and reinterpret past events to align with the shifting political power balance. This highlights a contentious aspect of Africa politics English discussions.
Despite the increasingly sharp exchanges between the two political factions, Amadou Ba emphasized a need for calm, advocating for restraint over escalation. “He pushes us towards violence, and we will not engage in it,” Ba affirmed, reiterating Pastef’s commitment to prioritizing political debate and dialogue over direct confrontation in the nation’s current affairs.
