Ousmane Sonko clarifies Pastef party disputes amid political tensions

During Friday’s plenary session of parliamentary questions, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed mounting internal tensions within his party, Pastef, head-on. Standing before lawmakers, he emphatically rejected the notion that internal disagreements could be resolved through administrative decrees or regulatory measures. His remarks served as a direct rebuttal to critics who sought to exploit perceived divisions within the movement to undermine the executive branch.

In a firm declaration, Sonko underscored that Pastef’s challenges are not administrative but political, requiring collective solutions rather than top-down directives. By framing the issue this way, he positioned himself as a leader unwilling to cede ground to factionalism or external manipulation, reinforcing his commitment to internal cohesion within the party.