Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced that he will remain in his current position despite his party’s landslide victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
Sonko’s party, Pastef, secured a significant majority in the National Assembly, sparking speculation about his future role.
While some suggested that he should assume the presidency of the National Assembly to maintain a balance of power, Sonko has opted to continue serving as Prime Minister.
He cited the need to support President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and implement the government’s reform agenda as the reasons for his decision.
Malick Ndiaye, a close ally of Sonko, has been elected as the new President of the National Assembly.
With this decisive victory, Senegal’s new government is poised to address pressing issues such as high inflation and unemployment.