Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko firmly denied claims he issued an ultimatum to the President regarding proposed constitutional reforms. Addressing parliament during a session on labor and social security codes, Sonko refuted allegations of institutional tension or pressure on the presidency. He emphasized the parliamentary process adheres strictly to constitutional procedures and aims to advance a long-debated institutional project. Sonko clarified that the initiative falls under the Parliament’s constitutional authority, referencing a 2006 Constitutional Council decision supporting the Assembly’s power to initiate revisions with a qualified majority. He stressed there is no crisis at the state’s highest levels and sought to dispel misinterpretations surrounding the reform process. The clarification came amidst political debate concerning the scope and timeline of the constitutional changes.