Opposition MP Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of the Republic of Values party, reacted on Monday to revelations in the British business daily, the Financial Times, concerning an undeclared loan taken out by Senegal. According to the British newspaper, the country raised approximately €650 million last year from Africa Finance Corporation and First Abu Dhabi Bank through loan arrangements that allegedly granted specific advantages to these creditors, to the detriment of existing bondholders.
In a message posted on his social media, Thierno Alassane Sall refers to "a new case of hidden debt," denouncing operations conducted "in the utmost secrecy." He believes these revelations come at a worrying time, on the eve of a meeting of the National Assembly's Finance Committee with the Minister of Finance.
The former Minister of Energy under Macky Sall specifically criticizes the agenda of this meeting, which focuses on a resolution supporting the government in avoiding debt restructuring. He likens this approach to a "blank check" given to the executive branch, questioning the possibility of "underhanded dealings." The parliamentarian believes it is imperative that members of parliament demand detailed explanations regarding these financial operations. He calls on the National Assembly to fully exercise its oversight role to ensure that the proposed solutions for managing public debt do not produce negative short- or medium-term consequences.
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