Controversy surrounding Touba: A leader of the DiomayePrésident coalition denounces an attempt to sow division

The controversy sparked by Ousmane Sonko's remarks about the distribution of dirty money in Touba continues to generate strong reactions. Following the statement by Mody Niang, former chairman of the board of the national daily newspaper "Le Soleil," who asserted that "Ousmane Sonko is quite right. Stolen money has always been given to Touba," Khadim Ndiaye, president of the social commission of the Diomaye coalition and president of the Mbacké department, has also spoken out.

A disciple of Serigne Touba and a resident of the holy city, he expressed his indignation through a virulent response addressed to Mody Niang.

"Silent for two years because of the jump seats, the Senegalese thought you no longer existed. Now, taking advantage of a situation born from reprehensible remarks, you emerge from the caves to add another layer to what you know how to do against the Holy City of Touba," said the head of Diomaye, President and head of the Regional Trade Service of Thiès.

According to him, this outburst is part of an attempt to divide the inhabitants of Touba. "This latest attempt at demonization, which is also part of a clear desire to divide the sons of Touba, whoever the perpetrators or sponsors may be, will undoubtedly be doomed to resounding failure," he argued.

Khadim Ndiaye also highlighted the economic and spiritual importance of the Grand Magal, believing that the financial flows generated by this religious event benefit not only the faithful, but also the national economy.

"The celebration of the Grand Magal will give even more ammunition to those who criticize the sanctity of Touba, because the significant financial flows to this religious city will allow millions of Muslims to experience the expected fervor of this day of thanksgiving and rejoicing, not to mention the positive knock-on effects on the national economy," he said.

In conclusion, the president of the social commission of the Diomaye coalition, President of the department of Mbacké, called for calm, stating that "Senegal needs peace, unity, harmony and responsible authorities, instead of speeches or behaviors that call into question this national cohesion, despite our diversities and our multifaceted differences."