Alioune Tine’s latest statement, in which he spoke of a “Pastefian state” that was gradually taking shape, caused quite a stir among the “Patriots”. In the wake of these reactions, one of the members of the Pastef party is attempting to get his comrades to refocus. In a text published yesterday on Senego, Lansana Gagny Sakho writes: “Alioune Tine has always been there to denounce the excesses of Macky Sall’s regime, but above all to defend President Ousmane Sonko. He has played a major role in mobilizing the international community. »

To the “Patriots” who are getting as agitated as when they weren’t in business, Sakho lets them know: “(…) we’re no longer in opposition, you need to realize that and stop the invective. There’s no more fighting, we have to deliver what we agreed with Senegalese society, that’s what this society expects from us. »

Country Management by Pastef: Tine’s Notes

The former head of the Senegal National Sanitation Office (Onas) warns against a possible defeat for their camp in future legislative elections. His conviction on this subject is: “Let’s avoid thinking that the Senegalese political landscape is reduced to our party. The next legislative elections will not be a walk in the park, and the possibility of losing them cannot be ruled out. If we don’t have a parliamentary majority, that will be the end of Pastef.

Not wanting to fall into euphoria, Lansana Gagny Sakho makes this appeal to his political companions: “We’ve just won a battle, but not the war. Some disrespectful remarks could be a backlash, we can discuss well with respect and courtesy. »

Abdou Mbow, Thierno Bocoum tackle Sonko after his outburst against the media and magistrates

Sakho reminds us that “the time has come to redouble our efforts” in order to “better support President Diomaye, and it’s not by remaining locked in certainties that we’ll succeed”. The leader of the Pastef party remains convinced that “President Diomaye was elected by 54% of the Senegalese people. The mistake would be to believe that all these 54% are Pastef militants. The vast majority of these voters do not belong to any political party. This reality calls for a great deal of humility on our part. This humility begins with restraint and respect, but above all with measuring your words ».

Pastef leader Sonko at the Grand Theatre

Sakho reminds us that “the time has come to redouble our efforts” in order to “better support President Diomaye, and it’s not by remaining locked in certainties that we’ll succeed”. The leader of the Pastef party remains convinced that “President Diomaye was elected by 54% of the Senegalese people. The mistake would be to believe that all these 54% are Pastef militants. The vast majority of these voters do not belong to any political party. This reality calls for a great humility on our part. This humility begins with restraint and respect, but above all with measuring your words ».

By Mamadou Ticko DIATTA / mdiatta@lequotidien.sn

  • Translation by Ndey T. SOSSEH