During a major gathering at the Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko signaled a definitive end to behavioral lapses within his movement, calling for a profound transformation of the militant mindset. The leader of the Patriotes has officially banned the culture of verbal abuse and mockery that has frequently characterized the political discourse.
A call for institutional respect
Ousmane Sonko was clear: the era of insults and derogatory nicknames must no longer be associated with PASTEF. Expecting provocative tactics from political rivals, he mandated a high level of decorum from his followers. This new directive includes showing unwavering respect toward national institutions, traditional dignitaries, and the religious authorities of Sénégal.
Ambitious goals for party growth
This internal discipline drive is central to a wider strategy of political expansion. While downplaying the recent departure of a few officials as minor incidents, the president of PASTEF outlined massive organizational targets. He aims to saturate the political landscape by distributing one million membership cards and establishing ten thousand local cells across the country.
By instructing his supporters to traverse every corner of the nation and facilitate massive voter registration, Ousmane Sonko is transitioning his movement into a disciplined party of government. The focus is now entirely on preparing for upcoming electoral challenges through order and rigorous organization.