Badara gadiaga slams political fund mismanagement under sonko’s primature

Chronicler Exposes Alleged Financial Drain During Sonko’s Tenure

In a scathing critique aired recently, commentator Badara Gadiaga has leveled serious allegations against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of depleting political funds during his time at the helm of government. Speaking on a national broadcast, Gadiaga highlighted that 142 days have passed since Sonko’s dismissal on May 22, 2026, yet the financial residue left for his successor, Al Aminou Lo, amounts to a mere 70 million francs CFA—a stark contrast to the original allocation of 1.77 billion francs CFA.

Breaking down the figures, Gadiaga calculated an average daily expenditure of 12 million francs CFA during Sonko’s tenure. He juxtaposed this with the plight of students, such as the tragic case of Abdoulaye Ba, who died while awaiting a 40,000 francs CFA scholarship payment. For Gadiaga, this disparity epitomizes what he terms “vampirism”—a systemic misallocation of public resources under the guise of governance.

Contradictions in Economic Recovery Plans

The chronicler questioned the alignment between official narratives of economic recovery and the reality of fund management. He pointed out that Sonko’s monthly allocation of over 300,000 francs CFA from these funds starkly contrasted with the struggles of ordinary citizens. Gadiaga’s remarks underscore a broader concern over transparency and accountability in the use of state resources.