Ousmane Sonko au khalife des Layènes : « A une époque, recevoir l’opposant Ousmane Sonko relevait du courage »
Long before becoming Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko maintained respectful relations with the Layene community. In Cambérène this Friday, ahead of the Seydina Limamou Laye Appeal scheduled for January 19th and 20th, the Prime Minister recalled that "at a time when receiving the opposition leader Sonko required courage." But, the leader of the Pastef party emphasized, the Layene community, true to its tradition of hospitality and spiritual independence, never closed its doors to him. "Some didn't want to upset the political authorities. But the Layene people have always stood by their choices," he remarked, speaking to Mamadou Lamine Thiaw Laye, the Layene Caliph General. According to Mr. Sonko, the current Caliph, who was then the spokesperson for the Layene community, regularly welcomed him, both privately and publicly, even accompanying him during prayers.
Accompanied by El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, Bamba Cissé, Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Pastef party members of parliament, and decentralized authorities, Ousmane Sonko emphasized that the spirit of openness and fraternity has remained intact in Layène. The Prime Minister thus situates these relations within a broader vision of the role of religious communities in national cohesion. He sees the Call of Seydina Limamou Laye as a pivotal moment in Senegalese Islam, as well as a rallying point for national unity, embodying the values of equality, dignity, and social justice.
By reaffirming the state's commitment to strengthening and modernizing religious practices, Ousmane Sonko aims to dispel accusations of a break with religious authorities. He cites concrete actions, notably the allocation of funds for religious events in the 2026 budget, to demonstrate that spirituality is not relegated to the margins of public policy.
Finally, Sonko draws a clear parallel between his political commitment and the legacy of Seydina Limamou Laye, a figure in the fight against inequality and social hierarchies. This lineage of values sees human diversity not as a divide, but as an asset to be preserved.
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