The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, led by Ousmane Sonko, has declared its withdrawal from the new government formed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The party cited disagreements over the executive’s structural framework, yet several ministers with ties to Sonko have been appointed, sparking political intrigue.
On June 1, 2026, PASTEF-Les Patriotes publicly stated it would not participate in the government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lo. The party emphasized unresolved differences with the administration regarding cabinet organization and confirmed no PASTEF members would hold official positions.
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Despite the party’s absence, the government’s composition includes figures closely associated with PASTEF or its leader, Ousmane Sonko. These include:
- Yankhoba Diémé – Minister of Armed Forces
- Cheikh Tidiane Dièye – Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation
- Ibrahim Sy – Minister of Health and Public Hygiene
- Marie Angélique Mame Selbe Diouf – Minister of Family and Solidarity
- Déthié Fall – Minister of Infrastructure
These appointments reflect either alignment with the presidential movement or political alliances that supported the 2024 electoral victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Meanwhile, other cabinet members—such as Cheikh Diba, Cheikh Niang, and Boubacar Camara—are viewed as technocrats or independent figures without direct ties to PASTEF.
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