Former Interior Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has reignited debate over special funds allocated to Senegal’s highest authorities, specifically questioning the usage of resources during Ousmane Sonko’s time as Prime Minister. Ndiaye asserts Sonko must account for these funds before discussing presidential allocations, stating Sonko was the first PM to receive dedicated political funds. He notes previous Prime Ministers did not have such an allocation, and the current PM, Sidiki Kaba, has not held the position long enough for the issue to arise. Controversy surrounds the 1.7 billion FCFA figure cited by Sonko, with uncertainty over whether it was a quarterly or annual amount—potentially reaching 8 billion FCFA annually if quarterly. Ndiaye highlights claims that the 1.7 billion FCFA was entirely spent before Sonko requested additional funding, supported by the fact his successor found the account empty. He calls for Sonko to demonstrate coherence and transparency regarding the use of these funds.