The Jëf-Jël political alliance, led by Talla Sylla, has officially responded to the Council of Constitution‘s decision regarding the Ousmane Sonko case. In a statement released today, the party acknowledged the ruling handed down on June 17, 2026 while emphasizing its commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Eighteen opposition lawmakers had filed a petition on June 1 to challenge the National Assembly Bureau‘s May 24 decision to include Ousmane Sonko as a deputy. The Council of Constitution declined to rule on the merits, instead declaring itself incompetent to assess the case.
The Jëf-Jël alliance clarified three key points in its statement:
1. A declaration of incompetence is not a constitutional seal of approval
Contrary to attempts at misinformation, the Council of Constitution‘s decision did not validate Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement. The judges chose to sidestep the core constitutional question regarding parliamentary mandate eligibility, opting for a technical ruling on their lack of jurisdiction.
2. A clear legal pathway forward
The constitutional judges explicitly classified the National Assembly Bureau’s decision as an internal administrative act, distinguishing it from electoral processes. By doing so, they directly pointed to the Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court as the competent jurisdiction to review this matter.
3. A call to continue the legal battle
Jëf-Jël stressed that the fight for justice must persist through institutional channels. The party urged the petitioning lawmakers to immediately file an Excess of Power Appeal before the Supreme Court, arguing that only parliamentarians have standing to pursue this final legal challenge for the dignity of the National Assembly.
The alliance concluded by vowing to remain vigilant and steadfast alongside all democrats committed to rejecting institutional power grabs.
