DAKAR-(MaraviPost)-Senegal’s new Speaker of Parliament, Ousmane Sonko, says he will not use “this responsibility to orchestrate institutional chaos” following his sacking as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, 2026.
The statement marks Sonko’s first public comments since his abrupt removal from the premiership earlier this month.
Sonko’s PASTEF political party constitutes nearly 80% of the West African nation’s parliament.
The overwhelming parliamentary majority gives PASTEF decisive influence over legislative and oversight functions in Senegal.
His appointment as Speaker comes at a sensitive moment for Senegal’s political transition under President Faye.
Analysts say the move balances internal party dynamics while testing the relationship between the presidency and the dominant ruling party.
Sonko’s pledge to avoid institutional disruption signals an attempt to reassure domestic audiences and international partners about political stability.
The development will be closely watched as Senegal navigates its next phase of governance under a new administration.