In a significant escalation of political tensions, members of Senegal’s opposition have formally submitted a petition to the Constitutional Council, seeking to block the reinstatement of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as a member of the National Assembly.
The move follows his abrupt dismissal from the government last week, a decision that has sparked sharp controversy. Lawmakers opposing Sonko argue that his return to parliament lacks legal foundation, citing procedural irregularities in the process that allowed him to reclaim his seat after losing his ministerial position.
This legal challenge underscores the deepening institutional divide in Senegal, as political factions clash over the interpretation of constitutional rules governing parliamentary membership.
