At the heart of the event in Mékhé Village, Aminata Touré delivered a politically charged address. While avoiding direct references to Ousmane Sonko, the Supervisory General of Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains underscored the critical importance of republican values, institutional respect, and the role of the press and justice system. Her remarks came amid persistent tensions between leading figures in Senegalese politics, particularly regarding their differing approaches to governance and state authority.

The political mobilization in the Cayor region’s deep communes centered on Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains. Mékhé Village in Méouane commune hosted a major gathering of officials and local representatives, presided over by Aminata Touré, the party’s Supervisory General.

The former Prime Minister’s speech captured widespread attention. In what amounted to a carefully crafted rebuttal, she outlined her vision of authentic republican patriotism. This definition, she argued, stands in stark contrast to practices she associates with certain political actors—Ousmane Sonko included—even as his name was not mentioned explicitly.

‘A true republican respects the Republic, its institutions, the press, and justice’

According to Aminata Touré, genuine patriotism cannot be separated from reverence for the nation’s founding principles. In her view, loving one’s country inherently requires upholding the dignity of elders, adhering to republican norms, and acknowledging the legitimacy of the justice system and free press. Her message resonated as a subtle yet unmistakable critique of political strategies she deems incompatible with Senegal’s democratic foundations.

Her remarks arrive at a moment when Senegal’s political landscape remains deeply divided over the balance of power, institutional integrity, and media freedom. By elevating respect for the Republic to the center of her discourse, Mimi Touré appears to draw a clear boundary between her party’s vision and those she believes prioritize partisan gains over national cohesion.

Aminata Touré also urged Senegalese citizens to rally behind the President’s agenda. The turnout in Mékhé Village, she asserted, reflects widespread support for the Head of State’s development vision and unwavering commitment to steering the country forward.

She described the President as being ‘fully focused, day and night’ on this mission. For Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains, the top priority is advancing the nation’s socio-economic transformation, with a special focus on empowering youth and women. To achieve this, she announced plans to replicate such mobilizations nationwide, with party cadres set to intensify grassroots engagement to strengthen the foundations of the presidential majority.

At the event, Cheikh Tidiane Sall, Mayor of Méouane commune, echoed these calls, urging Senegalese committed to peace, democracy, social cohesion, and progress to stand behind the President’s initiatives.