In a surprising political disclosure, Deputy Guy Marius Sagna of the Pastef party has exposed the financial figures linked to political funds received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. According to Sagna, Sonko benefited from 1.7 billion West African CFA francs, allocated without any institutional oversight—a revelation that has reignited debates on financial transparency in Senegal’s political sphere.
funds under scrutiny: lack of control raises questions
The funds in question, while legally authorized, remain entirely outside institutional monitoring mechanisms. This lack of transparency mirrors similar financial practices attributed to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is reported to possess over 8 billion West African CFA francs. These sums are allegedly distributed across various opaque financial instruments, including political funds, shadow budgets, special accounts, and sovereign funds.
contradictions fuel criticism
Guy Marius Sagna’s revelations highlight a stark contrast between public political stances and private financial dealings. Sonko, known for advocating stricter regulation of political funds, now finds himself at the center of scrutiny. Sagna condemned what he described as a ‘breach of trust’ by President Faye, emphasizing the inconsistency between Faye’s public commitments and his reported financial management.
‘This is the kind of political sorcery that undermines public trust,’ Sagna remarked in a social media post, questioning the integrity of leaders who preach accountability while operating outside institutional checks. The revelation has intensified calls for greater scrutiny of political finances in Senegal, where public trust in governance remains fragile.
