Former Senegalese Minister Mansour Faye has publicly endorsed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in his escalating dispute with the Pastef majority in the National Assembly. Faye urged the President to fully assert his institutional authority and avoid being influenced by political pressures, implicitly referencing the continued influence of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This support comes as relations between Faye and Sonko appear strained amidst plans for a constitutional referendum. Instead of a referendum, Faye advocated for dissolving the National Assembly, arguing it is necessary for political clarity and national stability. He believes the current parliamentary majority is no longer conducive to a stable government. This stance reflects growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches, exacerbated by internal divisions within the ruling party. The situation centers on the distribution of power between the President and Prime Minister.