Alioune Tine: 'This is the mistake Ousmane Sonko made after his dismissal'
Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics
Alioune Tine, founder of Afrikajom Center, criticizes Ousmane Sonko's decision to become President of the National Assembly after leaving the Prime Minister's post. He argues that Sonko should have focused on consolidating his Pastef party ahead of the 2029 presidential election, rather than taking a role that offers no significant political benefit. Tine believes Sonko's influence over the parliamentary majority was already strong enough without assuming the presidency.
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