Mame Diarra Fam to Arona Diouf: “Political debate must never justify violence”

Mame Diarra Fam condemned remarks attributed to Arona Diouf that could be interpreted as a call for the physical elimination of Ousmane Sonko. She called for the circumstances and wording of the statements to be established and for responsibility to be determined under the law if they are confirmed. Referring to earlier controversies over remarks about marabouts in Touba, she said apologies should not diminish the seriousness of the situation. Fam maintained that freedom of expression does not justify violence and that political debate should rely on arguments and respect for opponents.