Opposition unites against Diomaye-sonko duo at taxawu Senegal founding congress

Taxawu Sénégal held its founding congress this past Sunday, drawing key opposition figures from across the nation. Among the attendees were prominent names like Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr of the Front for Democracy and Republic (FDR), lawyer Elhadj Diouf, Alioune Ndoye of the Socialist Party, Abdoulaye Wilanne, and Doudou Wade. The gathering underscored a bold push to consolidate opposition forces against the current administration.

At the heart of the event, Khalifa Sall, Taxawu Sénégal’s president, delivered a scathing address targeting the tandem of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. The former mayor of Dakar spared no words in condemning their governance, accusing them of prioritizing personal agendas over the pressing needs of Senegalese citizens.

a system of hidden deals and backroom politics exposed

In his fiery speech, Khalifa Sall accused the ruling duo of operating within a web of clandestine arrangements, stating, « We are fully aware that they are caught up in the Baara Yeego mindset, » a local phrase that loosely translates to « busy exploiting opportunities for personal gain. » He went on to denounce what he described as a deeply entrenched culture of secret deals and underhanded tactics at the highest levels of government.

opposition vows to reclaim power amid rising public discontent

The Taxawu Sénégal leader made it clear that the opposition intends to fight back with a united and strategic approach. « They will face a formidable, unified opposition determined to remove them from power, » he declared, emphasizing that the Senegalese people have endured unprecedented hardships under the current leadership. His remarks signal a broader strategy to rally opposition forces ahead of upcoming elections, aiming to restore accountability and responsive governance.