Mr. Pape Alioune Gningue, municipal councilor of the city of Dakar, member of the political bureau of the Grand Party, deputy mayor in Grand Yoff, secretary general of the 127 deputy mayors of the department of Dakar, pleads for an internal audit of personnel and finance public offices of Dakar town hall. During an exchange on the situation at Dakar Town Hall, he discussed the departure of Barthélémy Dias at the head of the Town Hall, the Olympic Games, the delays in salaries at the town hall.
He said: “The situation of the former mayor of Dakar arouses comments of a legal nature in us: the prefect applied the law according to the provisions of the electoral code (l29, l30 l277) and the law was declared by the court call; while awaiting the decision of the supreme court which ultimately binds us. Unlike the actions of the former mayor, who continued to be provocative. Regrettable anti-republican behavior from a citizen, moreover having held high office. Political in nature: Senegal experienced a profound rupture in the management of the country in 2024. And it is very fortunate that the municipal institution can have the possibility of changing its political governance orientation. Indeed, all economic and social policies will now have to be based on the country’s new reference (the 2050 national transformation agenda).”
Mr. Gningue recognizes the delay in the processing and provision of staff salaries is linked to the complex situation which prevailed at the end of December but everything is back to normal and salaries are paid.
Concerning the 2026 Olympics, he asserts: “I note with the municipal council, the inconsistencies supported by the former mayor: the Olympic Games, like the World Cup, remain an exclusive property of the IOC. The umbrella federations are not intended to build infrastructure. This seems to be ignored by my fellow citizen Barthélémy.”
Continuing his communication, he advances: “on institutional commitments, only the STATE of Senegal has materialized its commitment and host contract to the tune of 35 billion (or 60 million dollars); the rest of the overall budget of $171 million is supported 52% ($90 million) by the IOC. On the organizational challenge and the impact of the games: We will remember the renovations of the sports infrastructures (Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, Iba Mar Diop Stadium, Olympic swimming pool, Hann stadium, medina, Mermoz, etc.). Dakar will welcome more than two hundred (200) delegations and 2700 athletes, with the recruitment of 6000 thousand young people in the organization of the 2026 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has committed nearly 4 billion in the preparation of young Senegalese athletes in the 25 sporting disciplines selected.
Mr. Pape Alioune Gningue declares himself a candidate to succeed Barthélémy Dias and he has proposals, once he becomes the successor of Barthélémy Dias.
“I propose a break on priorities and the restructuring of the budget towards the most vulnerable sectors. For this transition mandate (2025/2027), an internal audit of personnel and public finances remains essential for good management of resources at all levels. My programmatic axes will be focused on urban mobility, green financing and climate change to guarantee Dakar residents a living environment in a modern capital like the most beautiful cities in the world. We will set up a COPIL open to the various mayors of the municipalities for the democratization and diversification of city projects; in order to correct all noted deficiencies. Stopping the public toilet project will be my first measure upon my election,” said Mr. Gningue.
On the situation of the Town Hall, he suggests: “The city of Dakar is an institution in debt to various partners. A city that has lost the trust of its citizens and its strategic partner: the STATE of Senegal. Hence the urgent need for this transitional mandate to build a principle of cooperation with the government of President Diomaye Faye, more transparency in projects. Guarantee social justice for workers and the involvement of the municipal council in representation missions.”
