Thierno alassane sall challenges pastef’s stance on the aser contract in Sénégal

The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has re-emerged as a central topic in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who chairs La République des valeurs and serves as a deputy in the National Assembly, has accused the ruling party, Pastef, of demonstrating a dual approach concerning this rural electrification agreement. The contract has become a symbol of the friction between the Senegalese executive branch and certain segments of the political class. The former Minister of Energy explicitly used the term “duplicity,” a word rarely heard in local parliamentary discussions.

A rural electrification contract becomes a state affair

The agreement between ASER and AEE Power encompasses an extensive initiative to electrify numerous Senegalese villages, aiming to connect thousands of communities to the national grid. For several months, the precise details of its execution, allocated funds, and actual deliveries have been subjects of public contention. The dispute escalated politically when key figures within Pastef, prior to their ascent to power, had highlighted this very project as a prime example of poor governance under the previous administration.

However, now holding governmental responsibilities, these same individuals find themselves tasked with managing the inherited contractual obligations and upholding the Senegalese state’s commitments to its Spanish partner. This is precisely the shift Thierno Alassane Sall seeks to underscore. In his view, the position currently adopted by the ruling majority directly contradicts the stances articulated during the electoral campaign and in the initial weeks following the change in power.

Thierno alassane sall’s direct challenge to pastef

Recognized for his unyielding stance on energy-related matters, the former minister asserts that the party led by Ousmane Sonko and supported by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can no longer maintain the posture of an opposition force. He highlights a perceived inconsistency between their promises of comprehensive audits for contracts deemed opaque and the cautious approach now taken regarding AEE Power. The deputy suggests that the varying treatment of inherited dossiers could undermine the credibility of the