The former National Assembly deputy Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the executive board of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of deploying judicial populism to divert attention from the nation’s pressing economic challenges.
In a scathing statement, the APR leader argued that while accountability is essential, it should not be weaponized as a political communication tool to obscure the government’s failure to steer Senegal toward its Emergence Plan objectives. Sène emphasized that the Senegalese people’s priorities lie in economic recovery, job creation, and inflation control—not in what she described as a politically motivated witch hunt.
The former parliamentarian’s remarks come at a time when the Senegalese public is increasingly vocal about soaring living costs and unemployment. She urged Sonko to focus on delivering tangible results rather than pursuing what she termed “rearview mirror politics.”
“If you have evidence, present it to the courts and allow justice to unfold impartially,” Sène stated. “The Senegalese people entrusted you with the state not to dwell on the past or settle scores, but to curb inflation, generate jobs, and revive the economy. Practice what you preach—start with your own ranks before pointing fingers elsewhere.”
