Théodore Chérif Monteil : « On est dans une situation de catastrophe »
The rejection of the 2026 Amending Finance Law could trigger a particularly delicate institutional sequence for Senegal. Between the renewal of the old budget, the controversial recourse to Article 86 of the Constitution, and the possible dissolution of the National Assembly, Théodore Chérif Monteil fears a deadlock with serious consequences. During the press conference held this Sunday, November 8, 2026, he examined the constitutional levers available to the executive branch before issuing a warning: "We are in a catastrophic situation."
The analyst identifies three mechanisms that could be used. The first, implementing the budget by decree after the constitutional 72-day period, would allow for the renewal of the previous finance law, but with limited flexibility. According to him, this option would not allow the State to access new funds or to borrow normally, due to the lack of parliamentary approval. The second lever, Article 86, paragraph 6, allows the Prime Minister to invoke the government's responsibility on a draft finance law. However, its interaction with the provisions relating to motions of no confidence raises, in his view, a genuine constitutional controversy.
There remains Article 87, which paves the way for the dissolution of the National Assembly. Monteil considers this prospect equally risky, given the institutional timetable and the political uncertainties it could entail. For him, none of these options constitutes a genuine solution if political leaders fail to resume dialogue. "There is no solution unless they reconcile and decide to work together or clarify the political situation," he warns.
But his intervention wasn't limited to the responsibilities of the executive and Parliament. Théodore Chérif Monteil also highlighted the citizens' share of responsibility in the current political crisis. Referring to the three million Senegalese citizens with voter registration cards who are not going to the polls, he called on them to overcome their indifference. "These people need to know that they are also responsible for this majority that refuses to vote," he insisted. This reminder sums up his message: the responsibility for the national situation doesn't rest solely on the leaders, but also involves the citizens.
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