Ousmane Sonko: PASTEF opts out of new Senegal government, no ministerial roles
Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, has made a significant declaration via his social media channels. This announcement confirms that PASTEF will not participate in the forthcoming government structure. […]
Ousmane Sonko, president of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, has issued a significant statement through his social media platforms.
In his latest communication, Ousmane Sonko confirmed that extensive consultations recently took place between himself and the President of the Republic. While these discussions revealed certain areas of agreement, they ultimately failed to resolve fundamental points of contention.
“A lengthy discussion occurred this morning between the President of the Republic and President Ousmane Sonko. During this meeting, some convergences were indeed affirmed. However, crucial disagreements persisted, particularly concerning the role and position of the majority within the executive framework, the structure of which remains entirely unknown to us,” Ousmane Sonko conveyed.
“Consequently, PASTEF-Les Patriotes will not be part of the upcoming government and will not have any ministerial representation,” the communiqué further stated.
Here is the communiqué from PASTEF’s Executive Committee
Acting with a sense of responsibility and in line with the commitments made by the Party’s Executive Committee (COMEX), which President Ousmane Sonko reiterated during his installation at the National Assembly, PASTEF-Les Patriotes engaged in several exchanges with the President of the Republic regarding the formation of the new government.
This morning, a comprehensive meeting took place between the President of the Republic and President Ousmane Sonko. While certain points of convergence were acknowledged, significant disagreements emerged, particularly concerning the function and influence of the majority within the executive apparatus, the exact composition of which remains undisclosed.
Following a feedback session with the Party’s internal bodies, new proposals were presented to the President of the Republic, but these did not receive a favorable response.
As a result, PASTEF-Les Patriotes will not join the next government and will not be represented by any minister.
We will provide further details on this matter.
We extend our best wishes for success to the new team.
The Executive Committee (COMEX)
Dakar, June 1, 2026