On Monday, all 129 deputies present in the chamber unanimously passed a constitutional revision bill. The text, driven by the Pastef party, notably aims to strengthen the powers of parliament and the prime minister while redefining the prerogatives of the president. However, the president’s coalition and several opposition parties argue that this reform is tailor-made for Ousmane Sonko, the former prime minister who now serves as president of the National Assembly. Are these accusations justified? Why did President Bassirou Diomaye Faye decide to submit the text to a referendum? Is it a simple democratic consultation or a genuine political strategy?
