Ousmane Sonko defends his parliamentary legitimacy after the Constitutional Council's verdict, stating that his capacity as a Member of Parliament is indisputable. However, this interpretation raises questions about the rules of incompatibility and the status of elected officials, thus fuelling the legal debate in Senegal.Article SeneNews Premium — full content reserved for subscribers.
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The Constitutional Council declared itself incompetent, on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, to rule on the appeal lodged by opposition deputies challenging the decision of Ousmane Sonko to reinstate him in the National Assembly.
Ousmane Sonko defends his parliamentary legitimacy after the Constitutional Council's verdict, stating that his capacity as a Member of Parliament is indisputable. However, this interpretation raises questions about the rules of incompatibility and the status of elected officials, thus fuelling the legal debate in Senegal.Article SeneNews Premium — full content reserved for subscribers.