A bold declaration has been made by Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF-Les patriotes, through a social media statement.

Following high-level discussions between Sonko and the President of the Republic, no resolution was reached on key disagreements.

«This morning, a lengthy meeting took place between the President of the Republic and myself,» Sonko stated. «While areas of agreement were identified, significant disagreements remain—particularly concerning the role and positioning of the majority within the executive framework, the structure of which remains unclear to us. »

As a result, PASTEF-Les patriotes will not participate in the upcoming government and will not be represented by any ministers, the announcement confirmed.

Statement from PASTEF’s Executive Committee

In a spirit of responsibility and in line with the commitments of the party’s Executive Committee (COMEX)—reiterated by President Ousmane Sonko during his installation in the National Assembly—PASTEF-Les patriotes engaged in extensive consultations with the President of the Republic regarding the formation of the new government.

During this morning’s meeting, while points of convergence were acknowledged, critical disagreements persisted—especially concerning the role and position of the majority within the executive structure, the details of which remain undefined.

After presenting further proposals to the President of the Republic based on internal party discussions, no favorable response was received.

Consequently, PASTEF-Les patriotes will not participate in the upcoming government and will not be represented by any ministers.

Further updates will follow.

We wish the new team every success.

The Executive Committee (COMEX)
Dakar, 1 June 2026