“Touba Deserves Respect”: Aminata Touré Denounces Ousmane Sonko’s Remarks

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Senegal

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“Touba Deserves Respect”: Aminata Touré Denounces Ousmane Sonko’s Remarks

Aminata Touré, national supervisor of the Diomaye Président coalition, denounced Ousmane Sonko's remarks about Touba. She stated Touba deserves respect for its history and the legacy of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. Sonko allegedly said that stolen money was "dumped" in Touba. Transport Minister Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye had also criticized the remarks.

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