The Court of Auditors' report is still causing a stir. The unprecedented depravity of public finances under Macky Sall that the document revealed has caused a reaction from Senegalese civil society actors who are horrified by the extent of the damage.

 

Guest on the Objection show this Sunday on Sud Fm, the founder of AfrikaJom Center, Alioune Tine is categorical on the follow-up to the Court of Auditors report. According to him, "what we must do in light of this report is how to have a consensus on the fact that economic crimes must be punished and that those responsible for economic crimes must answer to justice."

 

What is at stake, according to Mr. Tine, "is to recover this money." However, he hastens to clarify, "it is a categorical imperative [to recover the embezzled public funds], but it must be done calmly and with dialogue."

 

Thus, the figurehead of civil society opts for the solution outlined by the Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne. "I agree with the Minister of Justice," he says, "with this pedagogy which consists of seeing how to recover the money without systematically resorting to prison. It is difficult but we must be realistic because we have so many fronts in these times."

 

Alioune Tine also responded to those who, like former President Macky Sall, discredit the Court of Auditors, arguing that it itself certified the State's accounts during the period under review. "Whether we like it or not, the Court of Auditors is one of our most legitimate and competent bodies. It is called upon even at the African level," retorted Alioune Tine.