Official: Pastef Ndiagianiao takes position between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye

On June 5, 2026, the collective 'PASTEF Ndiagianiao / Les Authentiques' issued a statement reaffirming its support for party president Ousmane Sonko and denouncing the confiscation of militant voice by local officials. The members argue that the Ndiagianiao local section is being steered toward choices that do not reflect the majority will. They reject any instrumentalization of the party and commend Sonko's leadership based on sovereignty, justice, and transparency.