Constitutional Council: Can Ousmane Sonko really lose his seat in the Assembly?

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Senegal

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Constitutional Council: Can Ousmane Sonko really lose his seat in the Assembly?

The Constitutional Council is reviewing the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly, challenged by opposition deputies. They cite Article 54 of the Constitution on incompatibility between executive and legislative functions. Sonko, appointed Prime Minister and then reinstated as a deputy in 2024, may risk losing his seat.

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