We used to hear that « the time of justice is not the time of men, » but yesterday in the National Assembly, the Prime Minister asserted another principle. According to Ousmane Sonko, « the time of justice must be the time of men, » because « justice is served in the name of the people. » The head of government, who was speaking during the plenary session on current affairs, threatened the opposition and its detractors. According to him, insults in the name of freedom of expression will no longer be tolerated.

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By Dieynaba KANE – dkane@lequotidien.sn

  • Translation by Ndey T. SOSSEH