Senegal is navigating what Deputy Abdou Mmbow describes as “the darkest moments in its history.” He asserts that a populist sect has seized power with the intent of establishing a dictatorship and silencing critical voices.This administration, in power for just over a year, is facing accusations of profound failure across key sectors.

Mmbow, speaking at a gathering of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) diaspora in France, detailed the dire state of the nation. He stated that health services are in disarray, education has been overlooked, and the economy is effectively paralyzed. The deputy’s remarks highlight meaningful concerns about the current government’s capacity to address the country’s pressing issues.

The deputy further criticized the leadership of the Diomaye-Sonko tandem, labeling their approach as “deep amateurism.” He believes this team, which he lik