A collective of Serigne Touba’s descendants prepares legal action against Ousmane Sonko

A recent speech by political figure Ousmane Sonko in Touba has ignited controversy, prompting a group of Serigne Touba’s descendants to take legal recourse. The declarations, made during a public gathering on Sunday, accused authorities of diverting public funds to the holy city.

Legal action initiated following inflammatory remarks

The collective, representing the spiritual legacy of Serigne Touba, has announced its intention to file a complaint against Sonko. Their move follows his controversial statements alleging misappropriation of state resources earmarked for Touba’s development.

The group’s spokesperson highlighted that Sonko’s remarks were not only « unfounded accusations » but also « a deliberate attempt to tarnish the city’s reputation ». According to insiders, the legal team is preparing to detail the charges in a press conference scheduled for this week.

Potential legal grounds and next steps

While the exact legal framework remains undisclosed, legal experts suggest possible charges could include defamation, incitement to hatred, and misuse of public funds allegations. The descendants’ collective has yet to reveal all procedural details, but they emphasize the gravity of Sonko’s statements in their decision to pursue litigation.

As of now, Ousmane Sonko and his representatives have not issued any public response to these allegations.