Sonko rules out Pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government
Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has publicly declared that no ministers from his party will join the incoming government. His announcement, shared on social media, has intensified public speculation as Senegalese await the official unveiling of the new cabinet lineup.
With the long-awaited government formation announcement just hours away, Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef movement, issued a concise yet impactful statement on his social media channels.
« No ministers from Pastef, » he declared, offering no further clarification.
Government formation in focus
This bold statement arrives amid mounting anticipation over the composition of the new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô, appointed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 25.
While Sonko’s declaration signals that no Pastef members will be included in the cabinet, neither the Presidential Office nor the Prime Minister’s office has yet released an official list of appointees.
The political grapevine has been abuzz with speculation about potential ministerial names, but Sonko’s intervention provides the first concrete insight into the government’s formation strategy.
All eyes remain fixed on the upcoming official announcement to assess the full implications of this declaration and to identify the leaders who will collaborate with Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lô in steering the nation’s governance forward.
