Forum du Justiciable condemns attempts to link Ndiaga Seck case to Ousmane Sonko

Babacar Ba, president of the Forum du Justiciable, has forcefully rejected any efforts to associate Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko with the ongoing legal proceedings involving Ndiaga Seck. The activist argues these insinuations represent a deliberate smear campaign against Senegal’s head of government.

Government head must be shielded from baseless attacks

In a strongly worded statement, Babacar Ba emphasized that Ousmane Sonko, as head of government, embodies the state’s institutional authority. He cautioned against any efforts to damage the Prime Minister’s reputation or undermine public confidence in his leadership.

Ba stressed that the arrest of Ndiaga Seck should not be exploited as a pretext to tarnish the Prime Minister’s standing. Such tactics, he argued, violate the core principles of rule of law and must be firmly rejected in Senegal’s democratic framework.

Growing public reaction to the Ndiaga Seck case

The Forum du Justiciable’s response comes amid escalating public debate surrounding the legal case against Ndiaga Seck, who was detained on serious allegations. The case has sparked widespread commentary, prompting sharp reactions from civil society groups and political figures alike.

Ba’s intervention underscores the delicate balance between judicial transparency and the protection of public officials from politically motivated smear campaigns. His stance reflects growing concerns over the weaponization of legal proceedings to influence political narratives in Senegal.