Title: Political tensions erupt in Senegal: Divorce between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal
Introduction:
In Senegal, the political arena is shaken by a major divorce between the opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi and the Taxawu Senegal party, led by Khalifa Sall. This separation, marked by accusations of charter violation, defiance and treason, highlights the growing tensions within the Senegalese political scene.
An act of defiance and a violation of the charter:
The bang came during the city council of Dakar City Hall, where Abass Fall, first deputy mayor and member of Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef, was replaced by Ngoné Mbengue of Taxawu Senegal. For Abass Fall, this decision constitutes a violation of the charter of the Yewwi Askan Wi coalition, due to the participation of Taxawu Senegal in the negotiations with President Macky Sall. He also accuses the party of being in collusion with Benoît Bokk Yaakaar in order to discredit Ousmane Sonko.
The attacks and the last straw that broke the camel’s back:
According to Abass Fall, tensions between the two political parties escalated when members of Taxawu Senegal attacked the coalition in the National Assembly. However, the point of no return was reached during the reorganization of the Dakar municipal office, where Barthélémy Dias, a member of Taxawu Senegal, was elected mayor. This decision, justified by the need to respect parity, was seen as a betrayal by Abass Fall and his supporters.
Mutual accusations and questioned legitimacy:
In a statement, Barthélémy Dias denounced the attempt to demonize his party and its leader, Khalifa Sall. Without naming him directly, he criticized the Pastef for having changed his mind suddenly, after having supported the candidacy of Ousmane Sonko in the presidential election. He also challenged the legitimacy of Yewwi Askan Wi’s statement, which excludes his political formation.
Conclusion :
The divorce between Yewwi Askan Wi and Taxawu Senegal highlights the deep divisions within the Senegalese opposition. Charges of charter violation, defiance and treason show the complexity of the political scene and the rivalries within it. In an already tense context, this rupture could have repercussions on the political balance of the country. The next steps will be crucial to understand the consequences of this separation and its impact on the Senegalese political landscape