Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary majority rejects president Faye’s constitutional amendments

The ongoing constitutional reform discussions within the National Assembly have reached a critical juncture, characterized by a direct confrontation between the executive and the Pastef-dominated parliamentary majority. Central to this power struggle were the amendments presented by the government through Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr. These proposals faced a unanimous rejection from the deputies, who instead aligned with the political direction championed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This development clearly signals the political executive’s determination to solidify its version of the reform, even if it means sidelining the initiatives of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A technical commission, comprising deputies and government representatives, convened for nearly eight hours to scrutinize the draft bill for constitutional revision. The discussions swiftly escalated into an institutional showdown. On one side stood the government, represented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, advocating for its proposed amendments…