Thierno Alassane Sall exposes alleged state deception in Aser affair, implicating prime minister Sonko

Parliamentarian Thierno Alassane Sall has brought forth a confidential memorandum, dated August 26, 2024, and bearing the signature of former Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop. Sall, who leads the République des Valeurs party, asserts through a statement on his social media platforms that this document serves as “irrefutable evidence of state deception,” highlighting a significant operational failure within the highest echelons of government.
 
Sall further contends that the head of government, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, possessed early knowledge regarding the various irregularities plaguing the administration of the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER). The parliamentarian’s communiqué explicitly states, “Ousmane Sonko’s accountability is now overwhelming.” He points to a document that has recently surfaced, confirming that the Prime Minister was apprised as early as August 2024 of the alleged misappropriation of a startup advance, with a portion seemingly diverted to cover SONAC bonuses, as indicated by the former minister.
 
The deputy sharply criticizes the executive’s response to the warnings issued concerning this matter, particularly before financial partners and regulatory bodies became involved. In his published statement, Thierno Alassane Sall poses a direct question: “Not only did Prime Minister Sonko disregard this critical alert, but he also orchestrated an omerta, declaring ‘zero ASER scandal.’ Who was he attempting to shield?”
 
Moreover, the parliamentarian highlights that the disclosure of this correspondence “strengthens the designation of criminal association, a classification under consideration by the Financial Judicial Pool.” He emphasizes that “this entire affair represents a crucial test for the integrity of the justice system and for the ‘Jub Jubal Jubbanti’ commitment, widely proclaimed by the executive leadership.”