Visit council of ministers on Wednesday October 18, decided to dismiss Mouhamadou Moustapha Diagne from his position as Director of Training and Communication at the Ministry of National Education. The decision stems from his support for Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dione, a political dissident, rather than the designated Benno Bokk Yaakaar candidate, Amadou Bawhich runs counter to the French President's position.
Consequences of a Political Choice
Mouhamadou Moustapha Diagne has made his choice clear by backing Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dione for the presidential election. His profile photo on social networks features Dione's ballot paper. This political stance runs counter to the direction supported by the president. Macky Sallwhich has already taken similar action against other managers for the same reason.
Incompatibility with the Minister's position
The Minister of National Education, Cheikh Oumar Anne, is giving his full support to Amadou Bâ, the candidate nominated by Benno Bokk Yaakaar. Last weekend, Amadou Bâ presided over the final of a navétane competition in Ndioum, where Cheikh Oumar Anne is mayor. This reinforces the incompatibility of Diagne's political position with that of his minister.
Political and administrative tensions
Political and administrative appointments have created tensions within the Macky2012 party. Mouhamadou Moustapha Diagne had previously announced a special recruitment drive to offset a government-acknowledged shortfall of 8,000 teachers, but he later denied instigating it, causing confusion. It was against this tense politico-administrative backdrop that his dismissal took place.
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