The ongoing verbal sparring between Pastef and Kiiraay shows no signs of abating. With no clear resolution in sight, both factions continue to exchange accusations and disclose what they claim to know about the other, fueling the political rivalry.

The latest development in this political saga comes from Abdourahmane Diouf. During an appearance on an RS1 broadcast hosted by Migui Marième Ndiaye, the Minister of Petroleum and Energy addressed the 1.77 billion CFA francs in secret funds managed by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure at the Primature. However, Dr. Diouf’s statements extended beyond merely acknowledging these funds.

He explicitly stated that Ousmane Sonko reportedly requested an additional sum after depleting the initial allocation for his political funds. A critical ambiguity remains: it is unclear whether this request was ultimately approved. More significantly, the origin of such highly sensitive information—assuming its veracity—raises serious questions, as only the President of the Republic and the Minister of Budget would ostensibly possess such details.