Cheikh Yérim Seck says talks with Pastef have failed
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Cheikh Yérim Seck says talks aimed at bringing Pastef back into the Senegalese government have failed. The analyst cites disagreements over the distribution of government responsibilities and the functioning of the majority, as well as opposition from allies of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, during his appearance on RFM Matin.
Cheikh Yérim Seck said on Monday that negotiations between the camps of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, president of the National Assembly and leader of Pastef, had failed to reach a compromise. The political analyst, a guest on RFM Matin, referred in particular to discussions over the distribution of responsibilities within the government.
Cheikh Yérim Seck mentioned the possibility of Waly Diouf Bodian, Birame Souleye Diop and Ayib Daffé joining the government. However, he said the disagreements went beyond the allocation of posts and also concerned the functioning of the majority and cooperation between the National Assembly and the government, according to Senego.
The analyst also referred to opposition from some allies of Bassirou Diomaye Faye to Pastef’s return to government and the difficulties encountered by mediation attempts. He questioned the consequences of a political crisis that could affect the functioning of the parliamentary majority and relations between the institutions.
The discussions come after public tensions between the two camps, notably Cheikh Bara Ndiaye’s accusations against Bassirou Diomaye Faye on 31 October over Ousmane Sonko’s exclusion from a ceremony. On 7 November, two Senegalese ministers reaffirmed their support for Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
