Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will take center stage at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT to address the fifth session of Questions to the Government. This institutional meeting serves as a vital platform for scrutinizing executive actions, tackling pressing economic challenges, and providing clarity on the nation’s evolving political landscape.
The session unfolds against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny, particularly surrounding recent amendments to Articles L.29 and L.30 of the Electoral Code. These legal adjustments, which impact eligibility and civic rights, have sparked intense public debate since their adoption and presidential approval by President Diomaye Faye. Opposition factions argue the reforms were engineered to clear Sonko’s path for the 2029 elections, despite his insistence that he is already eligible to run in all Senegalese polls.
Beyond political discourse, Friday’s proceedings will prioritize pressing socio-economic concerns. Sonko and his full cabinet will field questions on the rising cost of living, with a focus on government measures to reduce staple food and energy prices. Financial oversight will also dominate, including updates on negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), progress on the economic recovery plan, and preparations for the upcoming budget.
Sector-specific priorities include the distribution of family security grants, the status of the agricultural campaign, and state-led preparations for Tabaski. The dynamic between Sonko and President Faye—a relationship Sonko describes as ‘harmonious cohabitation’—will likewise be a focal point of the dialogue.
