The Kiiraay party, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has outlined its ambitions and reaffirmed its commitment to republican patriotism at its first winter university. The event, held on October 3, 2026, brought together party leaders and members to discuss the party's line and policies. According to Aminata Touré, supervisor general of Kiiraay, the party is committed to respecting the constitution and defending the republic. She emphasized that the National Assembly cannot pass unconstitutional laws.
Aminata Touré also announced that the party aims to win 80% of communes in 2027 and revealed that over 500 parties and organizations have merged with Kiiraay. She denounced the use of parliamentary immunity to attack institutions and reaffirmed the party's commitment to the strict respect of the constitution. The party's leaders also discussed their support for President Diomaye Faye's reforms, including the reform of the tax code, investment code, and labor code.
Alain Diouf, minister and head of the National Transformation Agenda 2050, highlighted the president's reform agenda, citing several projects undertaken in a short period. He mentioned that 500,000 vulnerable households currently receive support of over 100,000 FCFA per quarter, with a goal of extending this support to one million households, benefiting around 8 million people. The party's leaders also emphasized the importance of territorial implantation and the role of local elected officials.
Alioune Dione, a founding member of Kiiraay, stressed that republican patriotism should not be a sectarian or partisan attitude but rather a shared commitment to living together. He emphasized that the party's doctrine is based on the primacy of national interest over partisan interests. Me Abdoulaye Tine, coordinator of the party's cadres, echoed this sentiment, defending a conception of the political framework based on respect for the law.
The party's leaders also discussed the importance of structuring the party's territorial presence, with Mamadou Thiaw, deputy supervisor general, emphasizing the central role of mayors in Kiiraay's organization. He called for greater involvement from local elected officials to ensure that the voice of territories is fully heard. Moussa Bala Fofana, a founding member of Kiiraay, urged party members to invest more in territorial instances and councils.
The winter university's debates focused on three main axes: defending the republic and constitution, accompanying state reforms, and territorial implantation, with a view to the 2027 electoral deadlines. The party's leaders reaffirmed their commitment to these objectives and outlined their strategy for achieving them. The event provided a platform for party members to engage in discussions and reflections on the party's policies and direction.
The Kiiraay party's first winter university has provided a framework for its leaders to outline their ambitions and reaffirm their commitment to republican patriotism. The party's focus on defending the republic, accompanying state reforms, and territorial implantation reflects its determination to play a significant role in Senegal's politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key points
- The Kiiraay party aims to win 80% of communes in 2027.
