Ousmane Sonko grants his first interview to a television channel 48 hours before the legislative elections (photos)

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, appointed head of government on April 2, 2024, is preparing to mark a media turning point by granting his first major interview to Walf TV., it is also the first since his release from prison. This intervention is planned for this Friday, comes less than 48 hours before the legislative elections, where the stakes are crucial. Leader of the Pastef party, currently in power, Sonko chooses a reputable channel, the announced time would be at 10:30 p.m.

The Prime Minister will address major themes: institutional reforms, economic policy, and management of scandals linked to the old regime, subjects at the heart of citizens’ concerns.

Facing him, experienced journalists such as Issa Tine, Moustapha Diop and Awa Diop Ndiaye will ask the questions that many are waiting for, not hesitating to confront the leader of Pastef on sensitive points.

This strategy recalls a notable precedent: during the 2024 presidential campaign, current president Bassirou Diomaye Faye also chose Walf TV for his only interview after his release from prison. An intervention that left its mark.