« Il faut que Diomaye aille jusqu’en 2034 » : Les confidences et regrets de Serigne Gueye Diop
Caught between nostalgia for his municipal term and a strategy to consolidate executive power, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Serigne Guèye Diop, openly expressed his regret over the government directive that forced him to leave the Sandiara mayoralty during an appearance on the Sunday Jury program on iRadio. Now a member of the President's inner circle and a key figure in structuring the new Kiraay political party, the former mayor is advocating for a second term for Bassirou Diomaye Faye until 2034 to implement the country's industrial reforms.
Behind the Minister of Industry and Trade, the former mayor of Sandiara remains deeply attached to his municipal experience. A guest on iRadio 's Sunday Jury program , Serigne Guèye Diop reflected on his political career, the circumstances of his alliance with Bassirou Diomaye Faye, his involvement in structuring Kiraay, and his ambitions for the continuation of the presidential project. Throughout the interview, he primarily expressed one regret: having relinquished his mayoral seat after joining the government.
The mayoralty of Sandiara, a seat he would have liked to keep
Despite his government responsibilities and background in industry, Serigne Guèye Diop maintains a strong connection to municipal governance. With thirteen electoral victories to his credit during his political career, the former mayor of Sandiara believes that local experience constitutes a true school of political training. According to him, it allowed him to grasp the realities on the ground, navigating alliances, rivalries, betrayals, and the need for courage. However, this experience is also associated with a regret: having been forced to leave the mayor's office after his appointment to the government. The minister disapproves of the decision made under the first government led by Ousmane Sonko, which required mayors who became ministers to relinquish their municipal positions. In his view, this separation between national and local responsibilities was not necessarily the best option. He believes, on the contrary, that maintaining both roles would have allowed ministers to retain direct contact with their constituents and to better defend the interests of their communities with the state. “The role of mayor allows you to be rooted in your community. You can do much more for your municipality as a minister,” he argues. For Serigne Guèye Diop, certain municipal responsibilities can be delegated to the deputy mayor without the incumbent losing their political legitimacy or their ability to represent the concerns of their community. This serves as a reminder that, even at the highest levels of government, local roots remain, in his view, an essential lever for public action.
From the Diomaye coalition to Kiraay: how he joined the inner circle of the presidency
The interview then took a more political turn when the minister discussed the circumstances of his rapprochement with Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his involvement in the new presidential political party, Kiraay. Serigne Guèye Diop traced the origins of this close relationship to the period preceding the second round of the 2024 presidential election. After his candidacy was eliminated, several political parties expressed interest in supporting him. However, he claims to have received a personal call from Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who was then in detention, and who wanted him to join his coalition. The candidate was reportedly particularly drawn to his experience in international industry and the achievements he claims to have made as head of the Sandiara municipality. The minister explained that he responded favorably to this request because of their shared commitment to patriotism and economic development. Since then, he has embraced his support for the Head of State and presents his participation in government action as a contribution to the realization of the presidential project. This close relationship was particularly evident during the rally held at the Caroline Faye Stadium in Mbour to mark Bassirou Diomaye Faye's two years in office. Beyond the celebration itself, Serigne Guèye Diop attributes a specific political significance to the event: demonstrating the president's ability to mobilize support and highlighting the existence of popular backing. According to him, the choice of the Caroline Faye Stadium also held symbolic importance. He points to the historical significance of the location, notably the figure of Caroline Faye, as well as the president's own educational background, having earned his baccalaureate at the Mbour high school. The minister claims a turnout of between 30,000 and 40,000 people, which he presents as a demonstration of the presidential camp's capacity to unite its supporters.
Kiraay : Serigne Guèye Diop among the five leaders of the structuring
Beyond his political support for the President of the Republic, Serigne Guèye Diop reveals his role in organizing Kiraay. He is one of the five leaders tasked with structuring this new political party. Alongside Aminata Touré, presented as general supervisor, Abdourahmane Diouf, in charge of communications, Alioune Sow, head of elections, and Falisseck, in charge of logistics, he participates in the work of establishing and mobilizing the movement. His mission notably includes contributing to the establishment of party structures in Senegal and abroad, setting up local branches, preparing the congress, and organizing the sale of membership cards. In this context, the minister mentions several trips made to Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Turkey to work on establishing Kiraay among Senegalese people in the diaspora. The stated ambition is to build a political organization based on a dense territorial network, with cells of 50 people in villages, towns, and various departments. This approach reflects the desire to give the movement a presence that extends beyond the leadership circles and occasional gatherings.
" The president must stay in office until 2034."
The question of presidential continuity was, however, one of the central themes of his speech. Serigne Guèye Diop made no secret of his desire to see Bassirou Diomaye Faye run for a second term and continue his work until 2034. To justify this position, he emphasized the time required for a country's structural transformation. In his view, five years would not be enough to carry out the economic and industrial changes that Senegal needs. He drew on his own experience in Sandiara, where he stated that it took about ten years to initiate economic and social transformation. "It can't be done in five years. The president must at least serve until 2034. It takes two terms to do it," he declared. For the minister, industrialization, economic transformation, and the massive creation of jobs require continuity in public policies. It is also within this framework that he situates his involvement in Kiraay, which he presents as an instrument for organizing and mobilizing support for the presidential project. Between his municipal experience in Sandiara, his background in industry, and his new political responsibilities, Serigne Guèye Diop thus asserts a dual commitment: to contribute to the economic transformation of Senegal and to participate in consolidating the political base of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Commentaires (24)
Comme tout le reste de la cohorte maléfique, vous ne peut s' empecher de s' en prendre à Sonko. Cela en devient maladif
Je pense qu'un "NDEUP" collective devrait s'imposer pour certains.
A part cela , une hymne à la gloire de Diagna NDIAYE.
Certainement un autre candidat à une candidature, a qui vous avez pu vous vendre 😂.
Comme vous l'avez deja dit vous-meme dans le journal l'enquete ‘’Tous les journaux que j’ai créés ont fait faillite. Je ne suis donc pas une référence’’, ajoute-t-il pour décourager son interlocutrice. Parmi ces titres : ‘’Boy Dakar’’, ‘’Tract’’, ‘’Trast’’, ‘’Place Publique’’, ‘’Choc Banc Jaxle’’, ‘’Off-Shore’’ et enfin ‘’le P'tit railleur’’.
Cela s'appelle rater sa carriere 😂
Dernier recours: la pr*stitutiOn journalistique.
Avec quel bilan, quelles réalisations ?
Non, vraiment merci !!!
Vous et votre président en carton-pâte, vous semblez ériger en principes des contre-valeurs, à mille lieues du jòm (la dignité et le courage), du caddù (la parole donnée) et du respect de l’engagement pris.
Cette cérémonie vient précisément illustrer l’attitude d’Ousmane Sonko : celle d’un homme qui entend rester fidèle à sa parole et à ses engagements envers le peuple sénégalais digne.
Alors, ndax déggu dégg la ! La parole donnée doit rester la parole donnée.
Vous etes nommé, la seconde d’apres vous rappeler vos enfants et la cour familiale pour profiter de votre position: de vrais chargers qui scent le sang des maigres ressources de ce peuple digne.
Vous allies finir dans les poured de l’histoire politique de ce pays.
Avec votre vilanninexistant: 0 unité industrielle en place,🤮!
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