Senegal’s constitutional reform: sonko’s majority rejects government amendments

The ongoing constitutional reform discussions within the National Assembly have reached a pivotal stage, marked by a direct confrontation between the executive and the parliamentary majority, heavily influenced by the Pastef party. Central to this institutional struggle were the amendments introduced by the government, presented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr. These proposals faced a decisive rejection from the deputies, who were guided by the political direction championed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This sequence of events underscores the political executive’s clear intent to control its own reform agenda, even if it means marginalizing the proposals originating from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Deputies and government representatives convened for nearly eight hours in a technical commission to meticulously examine the draft law for constitutional revision. The deliberations quickly escalated into an institutional showdown. On one side, the government, through Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, presented its amendments…