Abdourahmane Diouf scrutinizes state vehicle acquisitions
The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds at the Prime Minister’s Office has entered a new phase. Abdourahmane Diouf recently addressed statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had previously affirmed using political funds from the Primature for the procurement of official vehicles.
Diouf recounted his own experience from when he held the portfolio of Higher Education. He recalled his official vehicle breaking down while he was en route to a Sénégal national team match, mere days before a cabinet reshuffle. This personal anecdote served to highlight the generally dilapidated condition of the state’s vehicle fleet at the time.
“All the cars were shaky and unreliable,” he declared during an appearance on Solo Média.
Over 900 million allocated for car purchases
Abdourahmane Diouf pointed out that Ousmane Sonko, in his capacity as Prime Minister at that time, had allegedly issued instructions prohibiting any new vehicle purchases. Diouf now questions the stark contrast between this earlier stance and Sonko’s subsequent acknowledgements of acquiring new vehicles.
Diouf alleges that, within the same year, Ousmane Sonko reportedly indicated that over 900 million FCFA had been mobilized for the purpose of buying cars.
Crucially, Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that these were not ordinary vehicles. “These were Maybachs, luxury cars,” he stated, firmly contending that their acquisition was financed through political funds.
Questions arise regarding vehicle type and acquisition process
The minister also posited that administrative regulations might not permit the state to acquire second-hand goods. Furthermore, he suggested that the vehicles in question could potentially be assets that had been recovered by the state.
These declarations surface amidst an intense institutional and political debate within Sénégal concerning the allocation of political funds and the use of special budgetary credits.
As it stands, the claims regarding the sum exceeding 900 million FCFA, the precise nature of the vehicles, and their acquisition methods are based on statements attributed to Abdourahmane Diouf. These assertions will necessitate thorough verification against available administrative and financial documentation to accurately establish the conditions under which these purchases were made.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds at the Prime Minister’s Office has entered a new phase. Abdourahmane Diouf recently addressed statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had previously affirmed using political funds from the Primature for the procurement of official vehicles.
Diouf recounted his own experience from when he held the portfolio of Higher Education. He recalled his official vehicle breaking down while he was en route to a Sénégal national team match, mere days before a cabinet reshuffle. This personal anecdote served to highlight the generally dilapidated condition of the state’s vehicle fleet at the time.
“All the cars were shaky and unreliable,” he declared during an appearance on Solo Média.
Over 900 million allocated for car purchases
Abdourahmane Diouf pointed out that Ousmane Sonko, in his capacity as Prime Minister at that time, had allegedly issued instructions prohibiting any new vehicle purchases. Diouf now questions the stark contrast between this earlier stance and Sonko’s subsequent acknowledgements of acquiring new vehicles.
Diouf alleges that, within the same year, Ousmane Sonko reportedly indicated that over 900 million FCFA had been mobilized for the purpose of buying cars.
Crucially, Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that these were not ordinary vehicles. “These were Maybachs, luxury cars,” he stated, firmly contending that their acquisition was financed through political funds.
Questions arise regarding vehicle type and acquisition process
The minister also posited that administrative regulations might not permit the state to acquire second-hand goods. Furthermore, he suggested that the vehicles in question could potentially be assets that had been recovered by the state.
These declarations surface amidst an intense institutional and political debate within Sénégal concerning the allocation of political funds and the use of special budgetary credits.
As it stands, the claims regarding the sum exceeding 900 million FCFA, the precise nature of the vehicles, and their acquisition methods are based on statements attributed to Abdourahmane Diouf. These assertions will necessitate thorough verification against available administrative and financial documentation to accurately establish the conditions under which these purchases were made.
