Wave of departures from Pastef: Ndèye Marième Samb Touré leaves the party and joins Diomaye

Dr. Ndèye Marième Samb Touré, coordinator of the PUMA program, announced her resignation from Pastef-Les Patriotes, saying Senegal’s interests should take precedence over political confrontations. She reaffirmed her support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whom she trusts to preserve stability, strengthen institutions, and continue economic and social reforms. She said she still respects her former party colleagues and their shared struggles. Her departure follows that of Gade Kounta, while MP Ismaïla Diallo predicts further defections and says Pastef remains committed to bringing Ousmane Sonko to the presidency in 2029.