Former Senegalese minister Serigne Mbacké NDIAYE has publicly released a contribution titled "Sauver le Sénégal, un devoir pour tous" (Save Senegal, a duty for all), in which he advocates for the formation of a national unity government. NDIAYE emphasizes that a consensus is crucial for the country to overcome its current challenges. He urges the President of the Republic to be more open, not for political reasons, but in the interest of the nation.
NDIAYE suggests a change in the leadership of the government, not targeting the current Prime Minister, whom he describes as courteous and available. However, he believes these qualities are insufficient for leading a government, especially given the Prime Minister's role in the "hidden debt" affair and recent statements about 30 billion francs from Kosmos, which were later denied by the former general director of Petrosen.
The former minister proposes a government of "large union," citing potential candidates such as Cheikh NIANG for Foreign Affairs, Cheikh DIBA for Finance, Me Moussa Sarr for Justice, and Makhtar CISSÉ for Interior. He also suggests including other experienced politicians and officials like Aïssata TALL SALL, Khafor Touré, and Abdoulaye Sow, among others, to form a competent and proven team.
NDIAYE clarifies that he does not intend to form a government on behalf of the President but rather illustrates his call for a broader governmental team. He denounces attacks on young politicians who have decided to leave their parties, stressing that political engagement is free and voluntary. He believes these individuals should only be accountable to their conscience and their base, with the goal of serving the country.
The former minister urges Senegalese people to put aside their personal interests and work towards "saving Senegal" to alleviate the population's suffering. He warns that if the President continues to manage the country with cliques and political calculations, he will be held responsible for the consequences. NDIAYE also calls on the opposition to participate in the national effort, citing historical examples of political parties joining forces.
NDIAYE draws inspiration from the past, referencing the broad coalition government formed under President Abdou Diouf, which included parties like PDS, PIT, and And-Jëf. He believes that despite political differences, the people will ultimately decide in 2029. His proposal aims to foster a sense of national unity and responsibility in addressing Senegal's challenges.
The call for a broad coalition government comes at a critical time for Senegal, as the country faces various socio-economic and political challenges. NDIAYE's proposal has sparked discussions across the political spectrum, with many awaiting the President's response to this call for national unity and concerted action.
Key points
- Serigne Mbacké NDIAYE proposes a broad coalition government to address Senegal's crisis.
- He suggests a change in government leadership and cites potential candidates for key positions.
- NDIAYE urges Senegalese people to put aside personal interests and work towards "saving Senegal".
