Prime minister Ousmane Sonko forcefully reaffirmed the strength of Senegal’s institutions and the preservation of public order amid recent media and political turmoil. Leaning on his parliamentary majority, he asserted that the National Assembly remains the ultimate guardian of national stability.
His message was firm, uncompromising, and reassuring. In a direct statement to the Senegalese people, Sonko dismissed rumors of tensions and crises that often circulate in public discourse. For the head of government, Senegal’s stability is not up for debate and will not be shaken.
Calling the current tensions mere “storms in a teacup,” Sonko criticized the agitation prevalent online and in some press circles, where some predict parliamentary deadlock or risks of escalation. “Nothing will move in this country, nothing, absolutely nothing,” he stressed repeatedly.
To back his stance, the president of the National Assembly highlighted the political legitimacy underpinning his actions: a majority party, broad popularity, and massive support from Senegal’s youth. This bloc, he said, is the natural bulwark against any destabilization attempts.
Beyond security rhetoric, Sonko emphasized Senegal’s democratic foundations and the state’s impartiality. He reminded that official and judicial decisions “will apply to everyone” without exception, ruling out any form of power abuse.
The country’s political future and direction will be decided exclusively through peaceful and democratic means. Sonko concluded by stating that Senegalese citizens will “calmly go to each election” to freely choose their leaders and express their sovereignty.
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