Serigne Habib Sy has formally announced his allegiance to the Pastef party. This declaration occurred during his meeting with Ousmane Sonko in Diaksao, where he also expressed his intention to acquire a membership card, thus publicly affirming his support for the party led by Sonko.
Ahead of the upcoming Mawlid celebration in Tivaouane, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly and Pastef leader, undertook a visit to Diaksao. This visit was part of his customary engagements with various religious figures, during which he was received by Serigne Habib Sy. Seizing the opportunity, Serigne Habib Sy openly declared his affiliation with the ruling party.
While addressing his guest, the esteemed religious leader unequivocally conveyed his desire to formalize his membership with Pastef. “I am a member of Pastef. I plan to purchase a membership card very soon, although I am unsure about the process for joining through the online platform,” Serigne Habib Sy stated. In response, Ousmane Sonko promptly pledged to streamline the process for him, affirming, “I will personally deliver your membership card to you.”
This recent announcement by Serigne Habib Sy aligns with his history of civic and political involvement. Notably, the son of the late Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh had previously joined the “Y en a marre” movement in February 2021. Several years later, he now publicly solidifies his partnership with Pastef and confirms his plan to officially join the party.