As Senegal braces for the upcoming PASTEF party congress, Advisor Aldiouma Sow to the Presidency has sharply countered recent remarks by Ousmane Sonko. In a bold statement, he forcefully defended President Bassirou Diomaye Faye against allegations of a so-called “secret pact” formed during detention at Cap Manuel.

Aldiouma Sow categorically denied any such clandestine agreement, asserting that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye remained steadfast in his political convictions throughout the 2024 transition process. He emphasized that the Head of State never engaged in any scheme to undermine the Senegalese people’s democratic right to choose their leader.

« He did not participate in any maneuver to hijack the sovereign will of the Senegalese people, » Aldiouma Sow declared, reinforcing the integrity of the electoral process that brought President Faye to power.

Dialogue as a core principle, not a political tool

Beyond refuting the accusations, the presidential advisor framed the President’s approach to governance as rooted in genuine dialogue rather than tactical maneuvering. He described Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s commitment to political discussion as a foundational value, not a circumstantial strategy to navigate power dynamics.

This clarification comes amid rising speculation within PASTEF’s ranks and among its supporters, as the party prepares for its much-anticipated congress. The exchange underscores the growing scrutiny over the relationship between Senegal’s two top leaders and the future direction of the administration.