Constitutional Council: The Important Decision Made by Ousmane Sonko for the Verdict

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Senegal
PoliticsCrime & Law
Constitutional Council: The Important Decision Made by Ousmane Sonko for the Verdict

Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has pledged to abide by the Constitutional Council's ruling on his return to Parliament, regardless of the outcome. He made this statement during an interview with RFI and France 24, where he also discussed public debt, the situation in the Sahel, and the death of student Abdoulaye Ba. The Council's decision will affect his status as a deputy and the legitimacy of his election as head of Parliament. The article is behind a paywall.

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