« Bassirou Diomaye Faye va inévitablement affronter le Pastef et Ousmane Sonko » (politologue)
This Saturday, March 7th, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is scheduled to preside over the closing session of the "Diomaye President" coalition's constitution review at the King Fahd Palace. This move, far from being insignificant, is seen by many observers as a major political turning point. After stepping down from the leadership of Pastef to adopt a stance "above party politics," the head of state now appears to be emerging from his reserve to establish his own political base, gradually freeing himself from the shadow of his original party.
For the political analysts interviewed by L'Observateur, this initiative is both a survival strategy and a way to assert his power. Journalist Assane Samb believes that Macky Sall's successor, lacking decisive influence within Pastef, is seeking a space to solidify his leadership.
“Diomaye Président constitutes a form of refuge for the head of state, allowing him to breathe and strengthen his authority. Because, within Pastef, he has no authority, which is problematic for someone who leads a state,” he analyzes.
"He will go all the way": a breakup deemed inevitable
While collaboration at the highest levels of the executive branch appears smooth on the surface, some experts predict an eventual clash. According to Assane Samb, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are merely postponing a rupture that has become almost inevitable. The analyst believes it will be difficult to sustain the "soft cohabitation" described by Sonko.
"Neither of them wants to take responsibility, but each knows that this cannot continue," he says in the columns of the Groupe Futurs Médias daily newspaper.
For political scientist Mamadou Sy Albert, the message is clear: the President is taking a significant step and will "go all the way" with his approach. According to the newspaper's source, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is inevitably preparing to confront Pastef and Ousmane Sonko through this meticulously planned strategy.
Towards a reshaping of the political landscape
The challenge now is to build an independent political base. Assane Samb does not rule out, in the columns of L'Observateur, opening "Diomaye Président" to other political forces, including those from the opposition such as the PDS, the APR or even the FDR.
"Failing to have Pastef, he will give himself the means to have another catalyst party to maximize his chances in the elections. [...] The big battle lies in the perspective of 2029," he concludes.
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