2026 Amended Finance Bill: Amadou Ba denounces “hidden budgets” and warns of CFAF 540 billion without adequate coverage

After Pastef lawmakers rejected the 2026 amended finance bill, Amadou Ba defended their vote at a party press conference on Sunday, alleging irregularities and “hidden budgets.” He said CFAF 540 billion lacked adequate coverage and called for clarification about the disappearance of the energy subsidy and funding for family security grants. Lawmakers also want details on the CFAF 555 billion cut to planned 2026 investment appropriations and its impact on public programmes.