Title: Political divorce in Senegal: the rift between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal intensifies
Introduction :
In Senegal, a political divide is growing between the opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi and the Taxawu Senegal party led by Khalifa Sall. Tensions have reached a boiling point, with accusations of treason and violation of the coalition’s charter. This political rupture has significant repercussions on the Senegalese political scene and marks a turning point in the relations between the parties involved.
Development :
The rift between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal crystallized during the municipal council of the town hall of Dakar, during which the first deputy mayor, from the Yewwi Askan Wi coalition, was replaced by a member of Taxawu Senegal. This decision was seen as a violation of the coalition’s charter by Yewwi Askan Wi, who believes that Taxawu Senegal is collaborating with the ruling party to weaken President Ousmane Sonko.
Accusations of treason and mistrust are multiplying between the two factions. Members of Yewwi Askan Wi accuse Taxawu Senegal of having participated in a dialogue with President Macky Sall, considered a betrayal of the opposition. In addition, incidents at the National Assembly and at the town hall of Dakar have exacerbated tensions and reinforced the feeling of rupture within the coalition.
The mayor of Dakar, Barthélémy Dias, a former member of Taxawu Senegal elected under the colors of Yewwi Askan Wi, reacted to this rupture by denouncing an attempt to demonize Taxawu Senegal and its leader Khalifa Sall. He also highlighted the unilateral decisions taken by Yewwi Askan Wi, claiming that the exclusion of his political formation was illegitimate.
Impact and consequences:
This political break between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal is far from trivial. It highlights the internal divisions within the Senegalese opposition, thus weakening its ability to counterbalance the power in place. Moreover, this split could have an impact on the upcoming elections, with a possible redistribution of political cards and a fragmentation of the opposition.
The current situation also highlights the tensions between different political currents in Senegal. Differences of opinion and personal rivalries weaken the opposition as a whole. It becomes crucial for the different parties to find common ground and put aside their differences, in order to propose a credible alternative to the party in power.
Conclusion :
The political divorce between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal marks a significant break in the Senegalese political landscape. Accusations of treason, defiance and charter violations testify to the deep tensions between the two factions. This split could have important consequences on the Senegalese opposition and on the next elections