Title: Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef party: despite the obstacles, the Senegalese opposition persists
Introduction :
Senegalese opponent Ousmane Sonko and his party, Pastef, face numerous challenges in their quest to participate in the presidential election in February 2024. Officially dissolved at the end of July, the party is not giving up and is looking for alternatives to make its voice heard. his voice. While Sonko was unable to collect the sponsorship forms necessary to validate his candidacy, five of his close collaborators managed to obtain these documents on their behalf. In this article, we will examine Sonko and Pastef’s efforts to stay in the political game despite the obstacles that stand in their way.
1. Sponsorship forms for five close colleagues:
Despite the impossibility for Ousmane Sonko to withdraw his own sponsorship forms, five of his close collaborators managed to obtain these documents on their behalf. This strategy aims to guarantee a safety net for the party in the event of Sonko’s ineligibility. The details of how these sponsorship forms will be used still remain unclear, but it is clear that Pastef is seeking to stay in the political game.
2. Ousmane Sonko’s challenges in recovering his own sponsorship forms:
Ousmane Sonko, currently in prison for calling for insurrection, faces obstacles in recovering his own sponsorship forms. Authorities say he is not registered to vote, potentially making him ineligible. His defense contests this decision, arguing that he never received notification of his removal. An appeal will be filed before the Ziguinchor court to contest this situation.
3. The need to maintain a political presence to counter the ruling party:
Despite the difficulties encountered by Ousmane Sonko and Pastef, it is essential for the opposition to remain present and active politically. By not presenting a candidate, this would leave the field open to President Macky Sall’s party. This was a mistake made by other opposition candidates in previous elections. Pastef therefore seeks to avoid this situation by setting up a plan to collect sponsorships with the five candidates who are close collaborators.
Conclusion :
Despite the obstacles encountered by Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef party, the Senegalese opposition persists in its quest to participate in the presidential election of February 2024. By collecting sponsorship forms in the name of five of its close collaborators, Pastef seeks to maintain its political presence and to counter the ruling party. The legal battle to recover Ousmane Sonko’s sponsorship forms is also underway, showing the opposition’s determination to make itself heard. These developments promise a lively electoral campaign and reveal crucial issues for Senegalese democracy.