The leader of the AGIR-Les Leaders movement, Thierno Bocoum, has launched a sharp critique against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, questioning the legitimacy of his anti-corruption stance following revelations about political funds.
According to Thierno Bocoum, Ousmane Sonko admitted to receiving approximately 1.77 billion West African CFA francs annually during his tenure in state roles. This revelation, he argues, undermines Sonko’s credibility as a champion of public fund integrity.
Bocoum also highlights concerns over the delayed disclosure of these funds, noting that legislators—tasked with financial oversight and budget approval—were only made aware years after their existence was publicized. He points out that former government spokespeople have publicly stated they were unaware of such funds, further casting doubt on their management and institutional oversight.
In his statement, Thierno Bocoum accuses Ousmane Sonko of issuing “certificates of probity” to others while failing to uphold the same transparency standards for himself. He describes this as a form of “demagoguery,” where accountability is demanded from others but conspicuously absent in one’s own actions.
Bocoum warns that this uneven application of moral expectations poses a threat to Senegal’s political integrity, where public trust hinges on consistent and equitable standards.
