Sénégal Ofnac Publishes Provisional Lists of Declarants and Defaulters

• The Ofnac published provisional lists of declarants and defaulters on August 12, with 56% of over 3,000 individuals complying with the asset declaration requirement.
• Several high-ranking officials, including government members and the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko, are among those who have declared their assets in compliance with the law.
• 44% of those listed remain non-compliant, and failure to comply can result in severe consequences, including retenue sur salaire or interdiction d'exercer dans la fonction publique.
• The Ofnac has stated that the lists are intended to promote transparency and reassure international investors.
• Those who have not yet complied are given a new deadline to regularize their situation, after which they may face penalties.

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The Office national de lutte contre la fraude et la corruption (Ofnac) in Senegal published provisional lists of declarants and defaulters on August 12, marking a significant step towards transparency. The lists include over 3,000 individuals who were required to declare their assets by July 31. According to the Ofnac, 56% of those listed have complied with the obligation, while 44% remain non-compliant. Notably, several high-ranking officials, including government members and the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko, are among those who have declared their assets in compliance with the law.

The asset declaration requirement is a key aspect of Senegal's transparency laws. The Ofnac has been tasked with enforcing this obligation and ensuring that public officials and high-ranking individuals declare their assets. Failure to comply can result in severe consequences, including retenue sur salaire (salary deductions) or interdiction d'exercer dans la fonction publique (prohibition from holding public office). The Ofnac has stated that the lists are intended to promote transparency and reassure international investors.

The publication of these provisional lists is a crucial step towards promoting accountability and transparency in Senegal's government. As Babacar Ba, President of the Forum du Justiciable, has emphasized, making asset declarations public can help prevent illicit enrichment and strengthen citizen control. The Ofnac has also highlighted the significant increase in asset declarations received this year, with 1023 declarations already submitted in 2026 compared to just 114 in 2024. However, those who have not yet complied are given a new deadline to regularize their situation, after which they may face penalties.

Lawyers should advise clients on the risk of retenue sur salaire or interdiction d'exercer dans la fonction publique if they fail to regularize their asset declarations within the new deadline.

Source: Original reporting via RFI Afrique