President faye issues stern warning amid Sénégal’s shifting political landscape

During the official launch of his new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains, the President of the Republic delivered a pointed address widely interpreted as a direct caution to his former Prime Minister. The President’s message was unequivocal: « Fii, saa fitnë dootufi nanee ñeex », a Wolof phrase that translates to: “Here, from now on, what was once tolerated will no longer be accepted.”
 
In this significant declaration, the founder of KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains underscored Sénégal’s enduring commitment to stability and lasting peace. This public statement emerges against a backdrop of escalating tensions between the nation’s two highest executive figures, fueled by a reshaping of the presidential majority and the recent establishment of the new party.
 
The President’s remarks follow several months of discernible disagreements with his former head of government. These divergences have been evident in the distinct tones of their respective national addresses and the definitive split between the presidential coalition and Pastef.
 
Concurrently, Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, has been actively pursuing a membership drive, initiating a campaign to sell party cards alongside his associates in recent days.