May 20, 2026

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Babacar ba denounces ‘discredit attempt’ against prime minister ousmane sonko amidst ndiaga seck affair

The recent detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck continues to spark considerable debate across the public sphere. Seck faces charges related to alleged “unnatural acts,” having been formally indicted by the investigative judge of Louga’s first chamber on Monday, subsequently leading to his imprisonment.

Amidst these developments, various online users and social media outlets have sought to establish a connection between this ongoing case and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This trend has drawn sharp criticism from Babacar Ba, who presides over the Forum des Justiciables.

Ba asserts that these maneuvers constitute a deliberate “attempt to discredit” the head of government, a significant figure in African governance and current affairs.

“As Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko embodies the governmental institution. In this capacity, it is unacceptable to seek to tarnish his image or cast disrepute upon his person,” Ba declared emphatically.

Babacar Ba further elaborated that Ndiaga Seck’s arrest for “alleged unnatural acts cannot, under any circumstances, serve as a pretext to link his name or image to Ousmane Sonko with the objective of undermining his standing.” This is a crucial point for English Africa news observers.

He concluded by stating, “Such practices run contrary to the fundamental principles of a rule of law state and cannot be tolerated,” emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct in public discourse surrounding continent news and political figures.