Pastef accuses party ally of plotting against Ousmane Sonko
The Patriotes du Sénégal (Pastef) has formally requested urgent legal intervention from Senegal’s prosecutor after what it describes as “extremely dangerous” statements targeting opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the National Assembly president.
Complaints submitted over alleged elimination plot
In a sharply worded statement from its National Political Bureau, Pastef singles out Arona Coumba Ndoffène Diouf, a member of the Kiiraay party, accusing him of publicly instructing party officials to orchestrate a plot aimed at “eliminating” Sonko. The communiqué does not provide verbatim quotes, exact dates, or the context of the alleged remarks.
Increasing hostility in Senegal’s political discourse
The party warns that the remarks reflect a dangerous normalization of hate speech, positioning them within a broader pattern of inflammatory rhetoric. Pastef alleges that affiliates of the ruling coalition are implicitly urging state authorities to suppress Sonko’s political activities through force, directly threatening his safety and that of the National Assembly leader.
Calls for swift prosecutorial review and legal accountability
The National Political Bureau demands an immediate response from Dakar’s prosecutor, insisting the alleged statements may constitute a breach of national security. Pastef draws parallels to the political violence that marred Senegal between 2021 and 2024, warning that unaddressed past impunity is emboldening fresh threats against the party and its leadership.
In a direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Pastef urges immediate action to halt what it describes as coordinated intimidation carried out by figures within the Kiiraay movement. The party reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding Sonko while calling on prosecutors to enforce the law without delay.
What happens next?
The prosecutor’s office has not yet issued a public response. Pastef has vowed to pursue all legal avenues if no decisive measures are taken to address the threats and quell escalating political aggression.
