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Close associate publicly contradicts Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo in Kaolack

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A close associate publicly challenged Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo during his declaration of candidacy for mayor of Kaolack. He notably defended President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s actions, prompting a tense exchange with the candidate, according to Senego.

During his declaration of candidacy for mayor of Kaolack, a close associate of Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo publicly expressed his disagreement with him. “I am one of the people who elected Diomaye. So I can tell him that I agree with what he is doing,” he said, according to Senego.

Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo reportedly tried to interrupt him with a gesture, believing that the remarks could harm his candidacy. His interlocutor then reacted publicly by confronting him, Senego reports.

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