Senegal’s Political Funds Controversy: Sonko’s Alleged Budget Extension Request
The Senegalese political landscape remains embroiled in a heated exchange following revelations about alleged financial mismanagement during Ousmane Sonko’s tenure as Prime Minister. Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf has shed light on a contentious claim: Sonko reportedly requested an additional 1.77 billion CFA francs in political funds after depleting the initial allocation.
The ongoing feud between the Pastef party and the Kiiraay movement shows no signs of abating. Without an impartial referee to call a halt to the exchanges, both factions continue to trade barbs, each presenting its version of events—whether verified or speculative.
Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, recently addressed this controversy during an appearance on RS1’s program hosted by Migui Marième Ndiaye. He disclosed details about the 1.77 billion CFA francs in discretionary funds held by Sonko while serving as Prime Minister. However, Diouf’s remarks went further, alleging that Sonko sought an additional allocation after exhausting the original budget.
A critical question lingers: Was this request granted? The uncertainty deepens when considering the sensitivity of the information. According to Diouf, only two individuals—the President of the Republic and the Budget Minister—would have had access to such sensitive data. Yet, the origins of this claim remain shrouded in ambiguity.
