Rupture au sommet : Mimi Touré répond aux piques de Sonko et clarifie la ligne du pouvoir
Ousmane Sonko, speaking to the press yesterday, Tuesday, mentioned fundamental disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly regarding accountability and the management of public debt. But this morning on RFI, Aminata Touré, coordinator of the Diomaye President coalition, attempted to reassure the public. According to her, the political rift that has occurred in recent days does not signify an abandonment of governance commitments or a renunciation of the reforms promised to the Senegalese people. "Accountability must not become a settling of scores," she explained.
Among the main points of disagreement raised by the Pastef leader was the issue of accountability. Concerns were expressed about a supposed desire on the part of the Head of State to adopt a less assertive approach in pursuing cases of public management. "Why say that this is the end of accountability? Perhaps, on the contrary, it is the beginning of accountability that respects the independence of the judiciary," replied Mimi Touré.
The former Minister of Justice, when questioned on the matter, emphasized the need to distinguish between justice and political struggle. "Accountability does not mean settling scores. They are two different things." According to her, political will cannot replace the requirements of the law: "You may have a political opponent you dislike and would like to see disappear from the political scene. That is not enough for a judge to convict them."
For the presidential camp, Bassirou Diomaye Faye remains deeply committed to transparency and accountability in public management, but with strict adherence to the principles of the rule of law. "The president is more than ever in favor of accountability, but not settling scores."
Debt: a pragmatic rather than ideological approach
Another point of contention between the two men is the management of public debt and relations with the International Monetary Fund. Here again, those close to the government advocate a pragmatic approach. "This isn't an ideological issue. It's a very practical one." According to them, current budgetary realities necessitate discussions with international creditors: "When a country has difficulty meeting its obligations, sustainable solutions must be found."
The term "restructuring" remains highly sensitive in Senegal due to the painful memory of the structural adjustment programs of the 1980s. "This word evokes a period when social programs were cut, mass layoffs occurred, and poverty worsened." The government would therefore favor the concept of "reprofiling" the debt. "We will need to discuss this with our partners to develop a sustainable strategy for both the country and its people."
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