In Sénégal, the Parti Kiiraay Les Patriotes Républicains, the political party aligned with President Diomaye Faye, has leveled serious accusations against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The party alleges a “scandalous” misuse of 3.7 billion FCFA from the “Jamm pour la Paix en Casamance” account between 2025 and 2026, claiming a lack of adequate justification for these expenditures. According to the party, these funds were diverted for purposes unrelated to the peace initiative in Casamance.
Allegations of misallocated funds for casamance peace
In a formal statement released on August 25, 2026, the Parti Kiiraay Les Patriotes Républicains sharply criticized the administration of special funds earmarked for fostering peace in Casamance. The political entity explicitly accused Ousmane Sonko of authorizing expenditures totaling 3.7 billion FCFA from the “Jamm pour la Paix en Casamance” account over a two-year period, from 2025 to 2026, without providing what they deem to be adequate or transparent justification for these disbursements.
The party further asserted that the former Prime Minister had reportedly cited the acquisition of new vehicles and the refurbishment of the administrative building as partial explanations for these significant expenses. However, Kiiraay contends that these operations bear no relevance to the core objectives of the fund, which was specifically established to support peace-building initiatives within the Casamance region.
For the ruling political faction, this unfolding situation raises serious questions regarding the consistency of public discourse surrounding transparency and financial accountability. The party emphatically declared, “Transparency is of variable geometry,” emphasizing that all public funds must be subjected to the same rigorous demands for justification, regardless of the official responsible for their management.
This public challenge from the Parti Kiiraay Les Patriotes Républicains follows a recent ruling by the Constitutional Council. The Council had previously deemed unconstitutional a law, passed by the National Assembly, which is predominantly controlled by Sonko’s PASTEF party, aimed at overseeing special funds. As of now, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has not yet issued a response to the accusations brought forth by the party currently in power.
