Ousmane Sonko has delivered a bold statement through a recent social media announcement.

Following extensive discussions with Senegal’s President, the two leaders confirmed progress on certain points while significant disagreements remain—particularly regarding the role of the majority coalition within the executive framework.

«This morning, a lengthy meeting took place between the President of the Republic and myself, where areas of agreement were identified, but key disagreements persist, especially concerning the position and function of the majority bloc within the executive structure, whose exact composition remains unclear,» Sonko explained.

«As a result, PASTEF-Les Patriotes will not participate in the next government and will not be represented by any minister,» the official statement concluded.

PASTEF Executive Committee statement

Acting in a spirit of responsibility and consistent with the commitments of the PASTEF Executive Committee (COMEX) as reiterated by President Ousmane Sonko during his parliamentary induction, the party engaged in multiple exchanges with the President of the Republic to shape the new government.

This morning’s meeting between the President of the Republic and Ousmane Sonko confirmed convergences but also highlighted unresolved disagreements—particularly regarding the role of the majority coalition in the executive structure, whose details remain undisclosed.

After reporting back to party leadership, follow-up proposals were submitted to the President, but no favorable response was received.

Consequently, PASTEF-Les Patriotes will not participate in the next government and will not be represented by any minister.

Further updates will follow.

We wish the new team every success.

The Executive Committee (COMEX)
Dakar, June 1, 2026