May 20, 2026

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Ndiaga Seck claims Ousmane Sonko unaware of private life amid legal troubles

Ndiaga Seck claims Ousmane Sonko unaware of private life amid legal troubles

Following his recent incarceration, Ndiaga Seck has made a striking disclosure: Senegalese political figure Ousmane Sonko had no knowledge of his personal affairs, including his sexual orientation. His testimony during questioning has ignited significant debate over the political and social repercussions of this unfolding case.

Affaire Ndiaga Seck : La liste connue, les enquêteurs à la recherche de ces 17 personnes

The case surrounding Ndiaga Seck has taken a dramatic turn after his arrest this Monday at the Linguère urban police station.

During his interrogation, the 51-year-old political figure reportedly stated that Ousmane Sonko had no insight into his private matters. “Xamul woon li may dund” (“He knew nothing of my private life”), he allegedly declared in Wolof, as confirmed by those present.

Key details of Ndiaga Seck’s detention

According to accounts from the scene, Ndiaga Seck was presented to prosecutors Monday morning following his arrest by officers from the Linguère urban police station. Post-interrogation, he was charged with unnatural acts and remanded in custody by the Louga investigating judge, pending further judicial review.