Mbacké recently hosted the esteemed leader of the “Patriots.” Ousmane Sonko, president of Pastef, arrived to formally launch the party’s membership card sales campaign, an initiative deemed vital as Pastef gears up for upcoming electoral contests, with the 2029 presidential election already firmly in its sights. Addressing a gathering of enthusiastic militants, the party chief first emphasized the importance of cohesion.
Acknowledging existing tensions among certain local officials, specifically naming Dr. Fall Mbaye, Deputy Ahmadou Lö, and Moustapha Diop, Ousmane Sonko urged them to unite. “I have advocated for this everywhere I’ve gone. Everyone must come together. This is not the time for disputes. Unity must prevail,” he asserted, underscoring that solidarity is a strategic imperative for the movement. Following this crucial clarification, he commended the remarkable enthusiasm generated by the card sales in Mbacké since their initial announcement. “Today, well before 4 PM, all 13,000 cards sent here were purchased. We had to place a new order with Dakar,” Ousmane Sonko proudly declared. He also noted that the overwhelming demand had caused technical overloads on the online membership platform, further evidencing the widespread interest in the movement.
Buoyed by this success, the Pastef leader set an ambitious target: to enroll one million members solely within the Mbacké department by October, the designated deadline for the sales drive. “I am confident that the Mbacké department alone can generate this million members,” he proclaimed to widespread applause.
Beyond the mobilization efforts, Ousmane Sonko sought to guide his supporters’ discourse and issue a clear warning to political adversaries. He called upon his militants to maintain composure. “Do not engage in conflict with anyone. Do not respond to any provocation. If peace endures in Senegal, Pastef will sweep every election in this country. No electoral contest can elude us,” he affirmed. He further encouraged activists to concentrate on their work and disregard “those who hold no genuine responsibility, who command no popular support, and who lack a legitimate political party.”
Acknowledging existing tensions among certain local officials, specifically naming Dr. Fall Mbaye, Deputy Ahmadou Lö, and Moustapha Diop, Ousmane Sonko urged them to unite. “I have advocated for this everywhere I’ve gone. Everyone must come together. This is not the time for disputes. Unity must prevail,” he asserted, underscoring that solidarity is a strategic imperative for the movement. Following this crucial clarification, he commended the remarkable enthusiasm generated by the card sales in Mbacké since their initial announcement. “Today, well before 4 PM, all 13,000 cards sent here were purchased. We had to place a new order with Dakar,” Ousmane Sonko proudly declared. He also noted that the overwhelming demand had caused technical overloads on the online membership platform, further evidencing the widespread interest in the movement.
Buoyed by this success, the Pastef leader set an ambitious target: to enroll one million members solely within the Mbacké department by October, the designated deadline for the sales drive. “I am confident that the Mbacké department alone can generate this million members,” he proclaimed to widespread applause.
Beyond the mobilization efforts, Ousmane Sonko sought to guide his supporters’ discourse and issue a clear warning to political adversaries. He called upon his militants to maintain composure. “Do not engage in conflict with anyone. Do not respond to any provocation. If peace endures in Senegal, Pastef will sweep every election in this country. No electoral contest can elude us,” he affirmed. He further encouraged activists to concentrate on their work and disregard “those who hold no genuine responsibility, who command no popular support, and who lack a legitimate political party.”
