Création d’un parti par Bassirou Diomaye Faye : « Un impératif de gouvernabilité », selon le Pr Maurice Soudieck Dione
Associate Professor of Political Science Maurice Soudieck Dione offered an in-depth analysis of the proposed creation of a political party by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A guest on the RTS program " Point de vue" this Sunday , the political scientist suggested that this initiative stems less from a simple quest for political security than from a need for institutional efficiency.
For the professor and researcher, the existence of a rift between the presidential and parliamentary majorities constitutes an unprecedented situation that deprives the head of state of a political apparatus fully aligned with his vision. He points out that a parliamentary majority's natural role is to support the president in implementing the program submitted to the citizens. When this cohesion is lacking, the head of state is forced to seek a new strategic foothold in order to govern effectively and pursue his ambitions for power.
Analyzing the dynamics within the government, Professor Maurice Soudieck Dione notes that, in the current configuration, Pastef in its radical version remains anchored to the side of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who has already declared his intentions for the 2029 presidential election. Looking back at historical precedents, from the Socialist Party under Abdou Diouf to the constitutional reforms under Abdoulaye Wade, the political scientist emphasizes that any president aspiring to a second term must be able to rely on a strong apparatus, even if the executive record and the vote of non-aligned voters remain decisive.
In this context, the President's intention to structure his future political party around mayors, departmental council presidents, and elected officials from diverse political backgrounds appears to be a pragmatic option. These political leaders already possess a solid electoral base, are familiar with local realities, and understand the public's expectations. It remains to be seen how this combination will translate into votes in the upcoming elections.
Addressing the short- and medium-term political outlook, Professor Dione believes that the dispute between the executive branch and the parliamentary majority led by Ousmane Sonko is undermining the stability of the institutions. According to him, when the head of state can no longer rely on the existing majority, governance becomes unstable, and this institutional conflict must inevitably be resolved by the citizens.
The political scientist, however, expressed reservations about the idea of combining the territorial elections with early legislative elections. In his view, such an option would risk blurring the respective significance of each election, while also raising substantial logistical and financial challenges for the state.
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