In a sharp exchange broadcast on national television, the Deputy Coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, Modou Mbène Guèye, firmly rejected criticisms leveled by former Deputy Abba Mbaye against the current administration and its allies. The debate, which unfolded on a popular news program, centered on accusations of political betrayal and opportunism in Senegal’s evolving political landscape.

The core of the disagreement

Abba Mbaye, during his appearance, drew a comparison between the political strategies of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and those of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He claimed both figures had abandoned long-standing allies to consolidate their majorities, suggesting that Senegal’s political model, once a regional exemplar, now resembles a circus of shifting allegiances. This critique was swiftly met with a strong rebuttal from Modou Mbène Guèye, who dismissed such assertions as politically motivated and lacking in substance.

Condemnation of inconsistency

Modou Mbène Guèye accused Abba Mbaye of hypocrisy, arguing that the former deputy had contributed nothing to the electoral success of President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko. Instead, he highlighted a history of public criticism from Mbaye, which, according to Guèye, demonstrated a lack of principles and ethical consistency. « His only defining trait is ingratitude, » he declared, while recounting past statements where Mbaye had distanced himself from key political figures.

Past contradictions exposed

Guèye also revisited Abba Mbaye’s political journey, noting his election in 2022 under the banner of Yewwi Askan Wi—a coalition linked to Khalifa Sall. Mbaye had publicly stated he owed nothing to anyone following his victory, a stance Guèye found incompatible with earlier claims during the legislative campaign, where Mbaye reportedly accused Sonko of obstructing his mayoral ambitions. Additionally, he criticized Mbaye’s past remarks about the late socialist leader Ousmane Tanor Dieng and controversial stances during the formation of the 14th legislature.

Saint-Louis stands firm with Pastef

In closing, Modou Mbène Guèye reaffirmed Saint-Louis’s unwavering support for Pastef, regardless of any potential personal gains Abba Mbaye might secure through his alignment with the presidency. He highlighted local efforts to revitalize the party’s membership base, citing the recent distribution of 3,750 new cards in the commune—a campaign that will resume this Saturday, August 8th.