In a display of unwavering support, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and current President of Senegal’s National Assembly, continues to captivate crowds across the Dakar suburbs. His ongoing grassroots tour through Guédiawaye, Pikine, Keur Massar, and Rufisque has once again demonstrated his enduring influence among the people.
Despite recent political tensions with the President and the end of his government duties, Sonko’s popularity remains unshaken. His visit took a poignant turn when he paid respects to the family of Djiby Mbaye, a late party activist and former political prisoner who suffered illness during detention under the previous regime.
The crowds greeted him with overwhelming enthusiasm, chanting slogans of support and even voicing criticism of the current administration. Some supporters openly hailed him as a potential presidential candidate for 2029, underscoring the deep divisions within Senegal’s political landscape. The tour now extends to other strongholds in Dakar’s outskirts and the city of Thiès.
While the full scope of this mobilization will be analyzed in greater detail soon, the resonance of Sonko’s presence continues to shape the national conversation.
