What lies ahead for Déthié Fall, hours after his choice to back Diomaye

Déthié Fall, founder of the PRP and minister of infrastructure, has declared his “total and unreserved” support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, publicly distancing himself from Ousmane Sonko. A longtime Sonko ally, Fall says his decision is justified by his place in the government, but it could weaken the political credibility he built largely through his alliance with the patriotic movement. Reactions from Pastef supporters suggest that some now see him as having abandoned Sonko during his dispute with the president. That perception could cost him support in Pastef strongholds and affect his political prospects ahead of 2029.