Lawmakers from the opposition benches in Sénégal officially submitted an appeal to the Constitutional Council this Monday, challenging the return of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly. This legal action unfolds against a backdrop of heightened institutional friction, coming just days after Mr. Sonko’s dismissal from his governmental position. The complainants are firmly contesting his reintegration as a deputy, raising questions about the procedural legitimacy and legality of his reappearance on the parliamentary benches following the loss of his ministerial portfolio.