Dakar’s National Assembly will host a pivotal session this Friday when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet face direct questioning from legislators in the main hall of the parliament building.
The special session, called by National Assembly President Malick Ndiaye, is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM local time on May 22, 2026. According to the official notice issued from Dakar, the entire agenda is dedicated to government accountability.
What to expect during the grilling
This constitutional oversight mechanism allows members of parliament to probe the executive branch on pressing national issues. The session will cover critical domains including:
- Governance challenges facing the administration
- Economic policies and their impact on citizens
- Social welfare programs implementation
- Public sector reforms currently underway
Key focus areas for parliamentarians
The convocation specifies that all questions will center on “Government Accountability,” with legislators expected to seek detailed responses from Sonko and his ministers on:
- Recent policy decisions and their outcomes
- Implementation status of flagship government programs
- Budget allocation and expenditure transparency
- Measures to address current economic pressures
This high-stakes session comes at a time when Senegal faces both domestic pressures and regional challenges in the Sahel. The Prime Minister’s performance under scrutiny will likely shape public discourse in the coming weeks.