Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The President of the parliamentary majority group Pastef, Mohamed Ayib Daffé, has confirmed that a draft resolution seeking to indict former President Macky Sall before the High Court of Justice has been officially placed on the agenda of the ongoing parliamentary session.
Speaking to reporters, Daffé explained that the resolution has already been submitted to the National Assembly’s bureau and is expected to be examined during this session. However, he stressed that the first step in the process is to determine its admissibility.
“According to parliamentary rules, every resolution must first pass the admissibility stage before being submitted to plenary debate. It is the bureau that will examine this admissibility, and only if it is confirmed can the matter proceed further,” Daffé said.
The move comes amid widespread speculation that the ruling Pastef coalition may be reluctant to pursue legal proceedings against Macky Sall, with critics warning it could open a political “Pandora’s box.” Addressing these concerns, Daffé dismissed suggestions of hesitation or delays.
“There is neither slowness nor fear. The procedure is simply following its normal course. The bureau must examine the admissibility of the text before any further step. This is not about rushing or seeking sensationalism, but about respecting the procedures established by law for the High Court of Justice,” he insisted.
Daffé also highlighted that, unlike in the previous legislature, the High Court of Justice is now operational under the 15th legislature, presided over by Malick Ndiaye. He said the institution is part of broader institutional reforms aimed at reinforcing accountability and fighting impunity.
“Our mandate is clear: to guarantee justice, accountability, and the fight against impunity. Under the 14th legislature, the High Court was not even in place. Today, under the leadership of President Malick Ndiaye, the 15th legislature has established it as part of significant institutional reforms,” Daffé noted.
The admissibility of the resolution will be the key next step before the National Assembly can deliberate on whether to move forward with proceedings against the former head of state.
