Who is Abdoulaye Faty Mbow, the man who defended the "gordjiguènes" before the Minister of the Interior?

During a dialogue between the government and political parties, Abdoulaye Faty Mbow spoke out in defense of the "gordjiguènes," a local term for homosexuals. His plea sparked strong reactions, highlighting issues related to LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal. This intervention took place under the auspices of the Minister of the Interior, Me Bamba Cissé.