The Prime Minister departed abruptly from a patriotic walking event organized by the Mayor of Dakar, Abass Fall, themed ‘the march to 2029’.
Eyewitness accounts indicate Ousmane Sonko left early due to significant disorder at the venue, a situation strongly condemned by Mayor Fall.
Discipline failures overshadow community walk
The mayor expressed frustration over the lack of order, emphasizing that such events require respect for authority and participants alike.
« We have a serious issue here. You can’t invite officials and have people act undisciplined. It’s unacceptable. We came to walk, but why can’t people just follow rules? Now he’s left because of this, » Fall stated.
Public affection vs. responsibility
Addressing reports of strong support for Sonko among attendees, the mayor stressed that enthusiasm must align with responsibility.
« Affection must be paired with intelligence. People need to act intelligently. This is a major problem! » he added.
