Pastef parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna accused Senegalese President Macky Sall of terrorism, stating that Sall "used terror" by allegedly killing over 100 people to prevent Ousmane Sonko's candidacy. Sagna, who himself faced accusations of terrorism, said the experience "hardly shake[s] him" but should serve as a lesson for young people regarding the true nature of terrorism. He defined "a terrorist" as "someone who uses terror in politics," asserting that President Sall and his regime fit this description due to widespread arrests. Citing these reasons, Sagna announced his opposition to President Sall’s candidacy for the United Nations, arguing that "Senegal cannot present such a man to the world." Guy Marius Sagna explicitly stated he does not support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the UN.
Defining Political Terror
Pastef parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna defined a terrorist as "someone who uses terror in politics." Sagna claimed that President Macky Sall and his administration fit this description, going so far as to state that Macky Sall is the number one terrorist in Senegal. He further alleged that the regime had Senegalese citizens arrested and subsequently dropped off at night, far from urban centers, without access to phones or money. These actions, according to Sagna, constitute a form of terror used in the political sphere, aimed at intimidating and silencing opposition. Sagna's personal experience with accusations of terrorism, which he stated "hardly shake him," provided him with a unique perspective, which he believes should serve as a key lesson for young people regarding the true nature of political terror.
Victims of Regime Excesses
Pastef parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna alleged that President Macky Sall employed terror tactics, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 individuals to obstruct Ousmane Sonko's presidential candidacy. Sagna claimed Macky Sall used terror by killing more than 100 people to prevent Ousmane Sonko from being a candidate. He specifically named Fulbert Sambou, François Mancabou, and Pape Abdoulaye Touré as victims of what he described as the regime's excesses. These individuals, according to Sagna, represent instances of the government's alleged use of violence and intimidation against its opponents. The parliamentarian's statements show his broader accusation that the current administration utilizes terror as a political tool, causing profound suffering and loss of life in its efforts to maintain power and suppress dissent.
Rejection of UN Candidacy
Pastef parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna asserted that President Macky Sall is "the number one terrorist in Senegal." Sagna's declaration came as part of a broader accusation that Sall's administration employs terror as a political tactic. The parliamentarian, who previously faced terrorism charges himself, argued that the alleged actions of the government, including the deaths of over 100 people and widespread arrests, substantiate his claim against the President. Sagna stated that Senegal could not put forward such a leader for an international role, citing these accusations as grounds for his opposition to President Sall's potential candidacy for the United Nations. He firmly stated that he does not support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the UN, emphasizing that "Senegal cannot present such a man to the world" given the gravity of the allegations.
Personal Denunciations
Pastef parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna accused President Macky Sall of being "the number one terrorist in Senegal." Sagna's accusation stems from his claim that Sall used terror to prevent Ousmane Sonko's candidacy, alleging that over 100 people were killed. Sagna, who faced terrorism accusations himself, stated that this experience did not "shake him" and served as a lesson for young people. He defined a terrorist as "someone who uses terror in politics," asserting that President Sall and his regime fit this description due to widespread arrests and the alleged treatment of detainees. Sagna claimed Macky Sall's regime had Senegalese people arrested and dropped off at night, far from the city, without phones or money. He cited these reasons as grounds for opposing President Sall's candidacy for the United Nations, maintaining that he does not support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the UN.
