Menace de faire tomber le gouvernement en 72h : Le grand recadrage d'Aminata Touré à Ousmane Sonko
When questioned about the political consequences of Ousmane Sonko's rise to the presidency of the National Assembly and his stated desire to embody the opposition, Aminata Touré refused to engage in confrontation. While some observers suggest an unprecedented power-sharing arrangement between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former ally, now the main institutional counterweight, the High Representative of the Head of State prefers to downplay this interpretation. "You're the one talking about power-sharing," she replied, emphasizing that she prioritizes a responsible approach to the current political situation.
"Checks and balances are not a problem."
For Aminata Touré, the existence of checks and balances in a democracy does not pose a threat to the functioning of the state. On the contrary, she believes that open debate can contribute to improving the quality of public policies. "As a committed democrat, I see no problem with the existence of checks and balances if it leads to better laws and programs for the country," she stated. She expressed her conviction that a parliamentary majority would find it difficult to oppose bills that clearly address the needs of the people. According to her, the public interest must remain the primary criterion for evaluating political action. "I doubt that a National Assembly would vote against bills that are clearly in the interest of the Senegalese people. If that were the case, the people would know how to draw the necessary conclusions," she warned.
No comment on the threats of blocking
When questioned about Ousmane Sonko's statements claiming that the new government could fall within 72 hours if PASTEF so decided, Aminata Touré carefully avoided any controversy. She referred journalists to the Speaker of the National Assembly himself to comment on his positions. "For the rest, you will ask Ousmane Sonko directly when you invite him," she stated. This was a way of signaling her desire not to further personalize the political debate, while reiterating that she was speaking solely in her capacity as the representative of the Head of State.
A call to move beyond political disputes
When asked what message she would like to send to Ousmane Sonko today, Aminata Touré chose to address herself more broadly to the entire Senegalese political class. She stated that she had no particular message for her former political ally and preferred to issue a collective appeal for responsibility. "I am addressing all political actors, the republican opposition, civil society, and above all, the Senegalese people," she declared. For the former Prime Minister, the daily concerns of citizens far outweigh rivalries between political leaders. "Political squabbles are not relevant to the real issues facing the country. Our sole concern must be to move this country forward and avoid pointless institutional crises," she insisted.
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