The ongoing verbal sparring between the Pastef and Kiiraay political factions shows no signs of abating. With no impartial arbiter to conclude the contest, both sides persist in unveiling what they claim to know, or believe they know, about the other.
The latest development in this political saga comes from Abdourahmane Diouf. Appearing as a guest on an RS1 broadcast hosted by Migui Marième Ndiaye, the Minister of Petroleum and Energy addressed the confidential funds totaling 1.77 billion CFA francs that Ousmane Sonko managed during his tenure at the Primature. However, Dr. Diouf’s statements extended beyond merely acknowledging these funds.
Diouf explicitly stated that Sonko reportedly sought an additional allocation after exhausting the initial sum designated for his political activities. A significant ambiguity persists: it remains unconfirmed whether this supplementary request was ultimately approved. Furthermore, the crucial question of how such sensitive information—assuming its veracity—became public knowledge continues to be debated, as, in principle, only the President of the Republic and the Minister of Budget would have access to such details.
