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Senegal opposition challenges Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament

By nigerreport / June 1, 2026

Members of the opposition in the Senegal National Assembly have filed a formal appeal with the Constitutional Council, challenging the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko as a deputy. The move follows his recent dismissal from his ministerial position and raises questions about the legality of his parliamentary return.

The opposition contends that Sonko’s reintegration into the Assembly violates procedural norms and legal frameworks governing the loss of a ministerial portfolio. This dispute adds to the growing tensions within Senegal’s political landscape, where institutional stability is increasingly under scrutiny.

Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure, had previously held a government position before his abrupt removal. His reinstatement as a deputy has sparked debate over the interpretation of parliamentary rules and the separation of powers in Senegal.

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