Ousmane sonko bolsters national assembly cabinet with key appointments

The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, officially announced a significant wave of new appointments to his cabinet this Wednesday. This strategic move aims to bolster his team as he assumes his crucial responsibilities at the helm of the parliamentary institution.

This comprehensive reorganization brings together ten distinguished individuals, many of whom have held prominent positions within the government. Their collective experience is expected to provide robust support to the National Assembly’s leadership.

The esteemed individuals joining the cabinet are:

  • Daouda Ngom, a former minister;
  • Amadou Moustapha Ndieck Sarré, a former minister;
  • Khady Diène Gaye, a former minister;
  • Alioune Sall, a former minister;
  • Maïmouna Dièye, a former minister;
  • Amadou Chérif Diouf, a former secretary of state;
  • Fatou Diouf, a former minister;
  • Alpha Ba, a former secretary of state;
  • Ibrahima Thiam, a former secretary of state;
  • Sidy Alpha Ndiaye, a former minister and deputy chief of staff to the President of the Republic.

These key nominations are designed to strengthen the operational capacity of the President of the National Assembly’s office, ensuring comprehensive support for his new mandate. While the specific duties and portfolios for each new cabinet member have not yet been publicly disclosed, their collective expertise promises to enhance the institution’s effectiveness.