“Revolutions can be hijacked, co-opted or stripped of their substance when they lack both a clear doctrine and an organization capable of ensuring that change is sustained over the long term. And that is why this congress is historic, two years after we assumed the highest offices of state,” is what Ousmane Sonko said during his address to the PASTEF congress this past weekend.

These words resume the essence of the congress. With delegates coming from all over the country, from other countries on the continent, and the diaspora, it was a real show of people’s dedication, strength, enthusiasm, and muscle power. It was beautiful! It was encouraging, and most importantly it was inspiring. Indeed, revolutions can be hijacked, co-opted, or stripped of their substance when they lack substance, but when a revolution is driven by the people, when a revolution is driven by a clear vision, it cannot be stopped!

With 553 sections from around the country, and the diaspora, Ousmane Sonko has been unanimously elected as the first official president of the Pastef party during its first ordinary congress, held on Saturday.

This is the first time Pastef has formally elected a party president since its creation in 2014. The party’s internal regulatory body (HAREP) described the election process as transparent, inclusive, and democratic. The election is seen as a symbolic milestone, officially recognizing Sonko as the leader who has guided the party since its founding. The congress marks a new chapter in Pastef’s organizational and political evolution.

To read more check out Seneweb.com, Senego, and AfricaNews. Thank you to Sonko and the Senegalese people. We are all members of PASTEF today.

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