The ongoing constitutional reform discussions within the National Assembly have reached a critical juncture, marked by a direct confrontation between the executive and the parliamentary majority, which is predominantly controlled by Pastef. At the core of this institutional struggle are the amendments introduced by the government, presented through Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr. These proposals faced a comprehensive rejection by the deputies, largely influenced by the political direction set by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This development clearly illustrates the political executive’s determination to assert control over its own reform agenda, even if it entails sidelining the propositions put forth by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Deputies and government representatives convened for nearly eight hours in a technical commission to scrutinize the proposed constitutional revision bill. Swiftly, the deliberations evolved into an institutional standoff. On one side, the government, represented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, advocated for its amendments…