Senegalese National Assembly: Pastef Group Opposes Article 37 Reform Referendum

• The Pastef parliamentary group opposes holding a referendum on Article 37 reform.
• They aim to proceed directly to promulgation after the vote in the National Assembly.
• The proposed reform could alter the balance between the president and the National Assembly, impacting existing legislation and institutions.
• Lawyers and compliance officers in Senegal should monitor the development of this constitutional amendment closely.

According to the group, they are opposed to holding a referendum on the reform. Instead, they aim to proceed directly to promulgation after the vote in the National Assembly.

The Pastef parliamentary group held a press conference on Friday, led by Ayib Daffé and Guy Marius Sagna. The main focus of the conference was on the extraordinary session of the National Assembly and several institutional reforms, including that of Article 37 of the Constitution. According to the group, they are opposed to holding a referendum on the reform. Instead, they aim to proceed directly to promulgation after the vote in the National Assembly.

Article 37 of the Senegalese Constitution is a crucial provision that outlines the relationship between the president and the National Assembly. The proposed reform seeks to alter this balance, potentially impacting existing legislation and institutions. The separation of powers, a fundamental principle in democratic governance, may be affected by these changes. Lawyers and compliance officers in Senegal should closely monitor the development of this constitutional amendment.

The proposed reform to Article 37 has significant implications for Senegal's political landscape. The role of the president and the National Assembly may be redefined, leading to changes in how power is exercised within the government. This constitutional amendment could also have far-reaching effects on existing legislation, institutions, and the country's democratic governance structure.

Lawyers and compliance officers in Senegal should watch for the potential impact of this constitutional reform on existing legislation and institutions, particularly as it relates to the role of the president and the separation of powers.

Source: Original reporting via Article 37 : Pastef veut passer directement à la promulgation après le vote