Khady Diène Gaye fires back at Abdourahmane Diouf over debt restructuring claims

In a sharp and unfiltered response, former Sports Minister Khady Diène Gaye has vehemently rejected claims made by Abdourahmane Diouf regarding Ousmane Sonko’s stance on a potential debt restructuring. The minister’s assertions left her stunned, prompting a scathing rebuttal that spared no detail.

Direct accusations of misleading statements

Khady Diène Gaye did not mince her words when addressing Abdourahmane Diouf’s comments. She dismissed them as “grotesque lies”, accusing him of fabricating a narrative that Ousmane Sonko, now President of the National Assembly, had endorsed a debt restructuring deal. “This is nothing short of a failure of credibility,” she declared, expressing disbelief at the minister’s claims. Her reaction underscored the severity of the allegations she deemed baseless.

A personal and professional counterattack

The former minister went beyond refuting the substance of the statements. She took aim at Abdourahmane Diouf’s personal and political trajectory, questioning his return to public life. “Every attempt he’s made to reclaim a position has ended in failure,” she remarked, even casting doubt on his past efforts to qualify for the bar exam in 2007-2008. Her critique extended to what she described as a self-serving approach to politics, accusing him of prioritizing personal gain over national interests.

Pastef’s call for unity

Despite the heated exchange, Khady Diène Gaye concluded her statement with a rallying cry for the party’s supporters. She urged militants to remain steadfast in their commitment to the political project of Pastef, urging all “patriots” to stay focused on building a “sovereign, prosperous, and just Senegal.”