Prefect Safiatou Joséphine Dieng contradicts after incident involving Pastef deputies
Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics

During the official ceremony of the Pencum Niany festival in Koumpentoum, Pastef deputies Moussa Mbaye and Awa Sow refused to stand for Prefect Safiatou Joséphine Dieng's arrival, causing tension. The administrative authority requested the deputies to comply with protocol or leave the podium, which sparked reactions on social media. Political figures, including former deputy Mame Diarra Fam, expressed support for the deputies, stating that standing is a matter of courtesy, not obligation.
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