Senegal’s prime minister vows strict enforcement of anti-unnatural acts law

In a bold assertion of state authority, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stood before the National Assembly to defend a newly strengthened law targeting unnatural acts. During a pivotal session of parliamentary questions, he delivered an uncompromising message about the government’s stance on what he described as a “rapidly spreading phenomenon.”

Unwavering commitment to a law without exceptions

Addressing lawmakers, Ousmane Sonko made it unequivocally clear that the newly adopted legislation is not aimed at any individual or group. “A law, once passed, applies to all equally,” he stated from the floor of the Assembly. “No specific targeting was ever intended.”

Religious backing strengthens the legislative push

The Prime Minister revealed that the initiative has garnered support from multiple religious leaders across the country. He noted that several clerics and religious authorities had reached out to the government to express their approval of the legislative move, highlighting a rare convergence of state and faith-based alignment.

Tackling alleged networks exploiting youth

Ousmane Sonko painted a stark picture of what he claimed are organized networks operating in Senegal, targeting young students with financial incentives and technological devices. The absence of decisive state action, he warned, could normalize such behaviors in Senegalese society. “We cannot allow our youth to be exploited or their moral fabric to be weakened,” he declared.

Demanding full judicial rigor

Emphasizing the need for strict enforcement, the Prime Minister called on the judiciary to uphold the law without leniency. “Justice must apply this law in its entirety, impartially, and without exception,” he insisted. “No one will be shielded from accountability. We will not spare the powerful.”

Rejecting foreign interference

In a clear rejection of external pressure, Ousmane Sonko asserted Senegal’s sovereignty in deciding its societal values. Referring to certain Western nations, he declared, “We do not need lessons from anyone.” He maintained that the Senegalese people, as a whole, reject such practices and that the government’s actions reflect their collective will.

Condemning cultural imposition

The Prime Minister also criticized what he sees as attempts by foreign powers to impose cultural and social models on African nations. He singled out what he termed “a complexed Senegalese elite” that he believes capitulates to Western narratives, calling for greater national pride and self-determination.

No room for compromise

Closing his address, Ousmane Sonko dismissed any possibility of halting or softening the law. “There will be no moratorium,” he affirmed. “The government is fully committed to implementing this law to its fullest extent.”