At Mékhé Village, Aminata Touré delivered a speech brimming with political significance. While not naming Ousmane Sonko directly, the Supervisory General of Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains emphasized the importance of republican values, institutional respect, and adherence to the rule of law. Her remarks come at a time when tensions between Senegal’s leading political figures remain palpable.

Local leaders in the Cayor region are rallying behind Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains. The weekend gathering in Mékhé Village brought together elected officials and community representatives under the leadership of Aminata Touré, who serves as the party’s Supervisory General. This mobilization underscores the growing influence of the movement in Senegal’s political landscape.

Aminata Touré’s address was the highlight of the event. In what appeared to be a carefully crafted message, she outlined her vision of true republican patriotism. Her definition implicitly critiques certain political behaviors she associates with figures like Ousmane Sonko, even without mentioning him by name.

‘True patriots uphold the Republic, its institutions, the press, and justice’

According to Aminata Touré, loving one’s country and defending its interests cannot justify disregarding the nation’s institutions. Patriotism, in her view, demands respect for elders, adherence to democratic norms, and unwavering support for the justice system and press freedom. This perspective challenges political narratives that prioritize confrontation over institutional stability.

Her remarks arrive amid ongoing debates in Senegal about the relationship between power, institutions, and press freedom. By placing the Republic at the center of her discourse, Aminata Touré draws a clear line between those who, in her view, undermine republican principles and those who champion them.

Aminata Touré also urged Senegalese citizens to rally behind the President’s initiatives. She framed the Mékhé Village mobilization as a reflection of public support for the Head of State’s vision and commitment to national development. In her words, the President remains ‘24/7 devoted’ to this mission, with Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains prioritizing socio-economic transformation—particularly for youth and women.

The party leader announced plans to replicate this mobilization nationwide. Party officials will conduct grassroots campaigns to strengthen the new presidential formation and consolidate its foundations across Senegal.

Cheikh Tidiane Sall, Mayor of Méouane, echoed these sentiments, calling on Senegalese citizens who value peace, democracy, and social progress to support the President’s agenda.