The prosecutor demands a heavy sentence and a fine against the accused

This Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Dakar, the public prosecutor requested a one-year prison sentence against Moustapha Diakhaté, including six months, accompanied by a fine of 300,000 CFA francs.

During his interrogation before the Court of flagrante delictos, Madiambal Diagne, a journalist who claims to be his friend, reports that the accused “stayed straight in his slippers” and once again affirmed his innocence.

Moustapha Diakhate, former president of the Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) parliamentary group, faces serious charges. The affair broke out after controversial remarks made on November 22, 2024 during a program on 7TV. He would have described the Senegalese as “cursed people” for having elected Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president.

Following this statement, he was summoned by the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC). After his hearing, he was placed in police custody, then referred to the public prosecutor’s office on November 25, 2024. The charges included “insulting through a computer system”, “acts likely to compromise public security” and “disorders”. serious policies”.

The same day, he was placed under arrest warrant, and his trial in flagrante delicto opened three days later, on November 28.