PASTEF leader vows to topple government through parliamentary motion

At a gathering in Touba, PASTEF leader Ousmane Sonko announced his party’s readiness to deploy a motion of no confidence against the government led by Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo. The opposition figure warned that his movement would not hesitate to use all constitutional tools to challenge policies he considers unacceptable.

Opposition escalates pressure on government

During the two-day PASTEF event in Touba, Ousmane Sonko made clear his party’s willingness to file a motion of no confidence if current government practices persist. Speaking to party supporters, he emphasized that PASTEF would not tolerate what it views as unconstitutional or unethical governance.

« We will exhaust every legal avenue at our disposal, including motions of no confidence, to remove this government—repeatedly if necessary, » Sonko declared. His remarks underscored a hardening stance against what he described as a betrayal of the principles for which party members have fought for a decade, including personal sacrifices and martyrdom.

« We have fought for ten years with martyrs and sacrifices. We will not allow these practices to take root, » he asserted, positioning the parliamentary motion as a key instrument in PASTEF’s political arsenal. Sonko framed the move as a legitimate response to government decisions he opposes, signaling his party’s readiness to act whenever it deems necessary.