« La politique ne remplit pas l'assiette » : Aminata Touré cash sur le divorce Diomaye-Sonko
The High Representative of the Head of State and supervisor of the Diomaye President coalition, Aminata Touré, offered her perspective on the political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko. In an interview with the Russian Today (RT) channel, she downplayed the separation while emphasizing the economic and social priorities facing Senegal. For the former Prime Minister, political differences are not uncommon in democratic life. "I have been involved in politics for some time; I was already the campaign manager for a presidential candidate in 1993. My experience has taught me that politics is often about reconciliation and separation. That's the nature of democracy," she stated.
Faced with the questions raised by the power struggle at the highest levels of government, Aminata Touré believes the real issue lies elsewhere. According to her, political leaders must first and foremost focus on the economic challenges that concern the Senegalese people. "The most important thing, whatever options are chosen by each side, is that the country continues to function normally and that the economy develops," she stated, noting that Senegal faces "immense economic challenges" in a context where nearly 70% of the population is under 35.
"Politics doesn't put food on the table."
When asked about the consequences of this break for voters who had enthusiastically brought the Faye-Sonko duo to power in the 2024 presidential election, Aminata Touré emphasized the political maturity of the Senegalese people. According to her, the country has already experienced several major transitions of power, notably in 2000, 2012, and 2024, without jeopardizing its institutional stability. "Politics is not what puts food on citizens' plates every day," she insisted. For the High Representative, the real concerns of the population are more about combating the high cost of living, improving living conditions, access to healthcare, and youth training and employment. In this context, she urged the entire political class to place social expectations at the heart of public action rather than becoming embroiled in political confrontations.
Stability as a priority
Acknowledging that a collective approach had initially been envisioned among the various actors within the majority, Aminata Touré stated that she takes note of the evolving political situation. "Everyone will continue to exercise their prerogatives where they are," she explained, emphasizing that the absolute priority remains preserving Senegal's stability. She also called on all political actors to act responsibly to prevent disagreements from disrupting the functioning of institutions or the country's development efforts. Addressing criticisms suggesting potential disappointment among the electoral base that had supported the project championed by PASTEF and its allies, Aminata Touré downplayed the significance of the phenomenon.
She noted that of Senegal's 18 million inhabitants, only about four million participated in the presidential election, emphasizing that not all citizens are defined primarily by their partisan affiliation. For her, the legitimacy of institutions must take precedence over political considerations. "The important thing is to place the interests of the Senegalese people above partisan interests and to respect the roles defined by the Constitution," she asserted.
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