The deputy Guy Marius Sagna has shed light on the amounts reportedly received by Ousmane Sonko under political funds during his tenure as Prime Minister. According to the lawmaker, these sums reached 1.7 billion West African CFA francs, disbursed without any institutional oversight—a revelation that has reignited debates over political fund management in Senegal.

Unregulated disbursements raise concerns

Guy Marius Sagna emphasized that while the disbursement of these funds is legally permitted, their lack of institutional control mirrors the opaque financial mechanisms also linked to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. According to his revelations, the President holds over 8 billion West African CFA francs across various opaque funds, including political, special, and sovereign reserves.

This discrepancy between the amounts received by Ousmane Sonko and the public discourse on political fund regulation has drawn sharp criticism from Guy Marius Sagna. The deputy accused the President of perjury, highlighting what he sees as a contradiction in Sonko’s stance. Despite advocating for stricter regulation of political funds while in opposition, Sonko now benefits from unchecked disbursements as Prime Minister.

« This is the sorcery of some politicians—sorcerers, is this acceptable? » Guy Marius Sagna remarked on social media, questioning the integrity of those who preach transparency while exploiting unregulated financial systems.

Political funds under scrutiny

The debate over political fund management in Senegal has intensified, with lawmakers and citizens alike questioning the transparency of state financial practices. Guy Marius Sagna’s revelations have brought renewed attention to the need for accountability in how public funds are allocated and monitored.