Recently, Abdoul Mbow, president of the Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) parliamentary group, strongly criticized the delay in the payment of salaries of deputies of the former legislature. He deplored that these payments were considerably delayed, provoking a rapid reaction from the government. Following this intervention, the authorities settled the amounts owed. However, MPs did not get back some of their usual benefits, such as fuel allowances and phone credits, which were suspended.
This affair occurs in an already tense political climate. Indeed, the dissolution of the National Assembly in September 2024 has exacerbated tensions, especially among former majority deputies, now relegated to the ranks of the opposition.
It should be noted that these deputies continue to receive parliamentary compensation during the months following the dissolution, while the new legislative elections take place and the new deputies are in place. In addition, for those who are not re-elected, a financial support system is put in place to support them in their professional transition. They can receive a decreasing allowance for several months after the end of their mandate, which provides them with some financial security during this period of political uncertainty.
