The legal complaint filed against Ousmane Sonko over his remarks concerning the holy city of Touba remains in force. This was confirmed on Tuesday by Serigne Makhtar Bousso, spokesperson for the complainants, who was heard as part of the investigation.
The case stems from a request submitted to the public prosecutor on 14 July 2026 by Serigne Modou Maroun Niang and Serigne Mourtalla Bousso. The two plaintiffs, who identify themselves as grandsons of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, accuse the president of the National Assembly of making inappropriate statements during the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters in Mbacké. Ousmane Sonko is said to have declared that dirty money had entered the holy city of Touba.
The complainants argue that these words could tarnish the honour and image of Touba, a city founded by Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba on religious values and integrity. They are therefore asking the author of the remarks to clarify their meaning and provide evidence to support them. Serigne Makhtar Bousso reiterated this demand, stressing that full transparency is needed regarding the statements targeting the religious city.
