In a powerful address delivered in Touba this Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of his party’s local headquarters, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, intensified his criticism against the President of the Republic. Denouncing what he termed a « feverish » approach to state management, he openly challenged the conduct of Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko further threatened to obstruct any future legislation by consistently referring it to the Constitutional Council for review.
Speaking to his dedicated supporters and evoking the esteemed legacy of integrity associated with Mouridism, Ousmane Sonko painted a stark picture of the current executive branch. Reflecting the persistent rumors of internal divisions that have circulated in recent months, the former Prime Minister lambasted a president he characterized as isolated and susceptible to external influences. He explicitly accused the head of state of being held captive by certain factions, some even within the opposition, who are actively encouraging him to distance himself from his former mentor.
