Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is preparing to make a major media appearance this Friday, November 17, 2024, by offering his first major interview since his release from prison. This interview, scheduled on Walf TV at 10:30 p.m., is of particular importance, not only because it takes place less than 48 hours before the legislative elections, but also because of the key themes it will address. Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, will have to answer crucial questions on subjects such as institutional reforms, the government’s economic policy, and the management of scandals inherited from the old regime.
The interview will be conducted by a team of experienced journalists, namely Issa Tine, Moustapha Diop and Awa Diop Ndiaye, who will not fail to confront the Prime Minister on sensitive subjects, in particular his management of power and the political tensions which have marked his last months, including his troubles with the law and the accusations against him.
The challenge for Sonko is twofold: on the one hand, it is a question of reassuring public opinion about his ability to govern effectively and reform the country; on the other hand, he will have to prove that he is a leader who lives up to popular expectations in the middle of an electoral period.
The timing of this interview, two days before the legislative elections, makes it a strategic moment for the Prime Minister, who could use this media space to consolidate his image and respond to the criticism circulating about his management and his projects. It will also be an opportunity for citizens to discover his vision on the country’s major issues, at a time when the political and economic stability of Senegal is at the center of national concerns.
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