Senegalese Parliament President Ayib Daffé Asks Diomaye Faye to Promulgate Law Without Appeal

• Ayib Daffé called for the adoption and promulgation of a law amending Article 37 of the Senegalese Constitution without appeal.
• The proposed law aims to modify Article 37, which governs the declaration of patrimony, and adds a provision requiring the Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly to declare their patrimony.
• Lawyers should watch for potential changes to the patrimony declaration requirements and their implications for clients' compliance obligations.

The president of the Pastef-Les Patriotes parliamentary group asked Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, not to refer the matter to the Constitutional Council.

During an extraordinary session of the Senegalese parliament held since August 10, Ayib Daffé called for the adoption and promulgation of a law amending Article 37 of the Constitution without appeal. The president of the Pastef-Les Patriotes parliamentary group asked Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, not to refer the matter to the Constitutional Council. In a press conference on Friday, Daffé also invited the opposition to renounce any new appeals, arguing that additional referrals would prolong debates around a reform presented as a concrete implementation of a political commitment made to Senegalese citizens. This stance comes after the Constitutional Council annulled the law n°18/2026 revising the Constitution on July 9, citing a violation of the revision procedure and suspending its application.

The proposed law aims to modify Article 37, which governs the declaration of patrimony. The government has added a provision requiring the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly to declare their patrimony, an amendment adopted in committee. According to Daffé, the Executive and Parliament are now 'on the same wavelength' on this issue. The session also includes three bills, three proposals for laws, and resolutions creating parliamentary investigative commissions. Daffé assured that these commissions do not target individuals but rather exercise constitutional prerogatives of the National Assembly in controlling public action.

Lawyers should pay attention to potential changes to the patrimony declaration requirements and their implications for clients' compliance obligations. Daffé's call for swift adoption and promulgation without appeal suggests a desire to expedite this reform, which is seen as a key aspect of the government's commitment to Senegalese citizens. The annulment of the previous law revising the Constitution has created uncertainty around the process, making it essential for legal professionals to monitor developments closely.

Lawyers should watch for potential changes to the patrimoine declaration requirements and their implications on clients' compliance obligations.

Source: Original reporting via Senegalese parliament news