Former Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye Exposes Ousmane Sonko’s Special Funds Claims
In a recent television appearance, former minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye made bold claims about the allocation of special funds to prime ministers in Sénégal. He specifically highlighted that Ousmane Sonko was the first to receive these funds during his tenure at the primature. Ngouille Ndiaye stated, “He was the first prime minister to benefit from this. I was never prime minister, but among the former prime ministers still alive who are listening to me, only Boun Abdallah Dionne—may God rest his soul—did not have access to these funds.”
Ngouille Ndiaye further emphasized that former prime minister Amadou Ba did not receive these special funds either, as he was replaced by Sidiki Kaba, who did not serve long enough to benefit. He added, “At least, that’s what we know about the so-called special funds.”
Funds Allocation: Quarterly or Annual?
The former minister went on to address conflicting reports about the frequency of these allocations. Some sources suggest they were distributed quarterly, while others claim they were annual. Ngouille Ndiaye noted, “If it were annual, Sonko would have received around 8 billion FCFA. However, the first tranche of 1.7 billion FCFA was depleted quickly. If it were annual and consumed within a quarter, that’s extremely fast. This confirms it wasn’t annual.”
He added a critical observation: “If the money was used and the next prime minister found nothing, it means the previous one consumed all the resources.” This statement implies a lack of transparency in how these funds were managed and utilized.
Call for Parliamentary Investigations
Ngouille Ndiaye also weighed in on the ongoing debate about parliamentary commissions of inquiry. He argued, “While it’s valid to raise concerns, if I were in his position, the first step would be to clarify how the 1.7 billion FCFA was spent.” He insisted that the commissions should investigate the use of these funds to set an example. He criticized the inconsistency between political rhetoric and actions, stating, “They often claim they won’t use institutions, but this proves the gap between their words and deeds.”
The former minister’s remarks have reignited discussions about financial accountability and the management of special funds in Sénégal’s government.
