Senegalese Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna has criticized on June 24 the opaque process surrounding the procurement of vehicles for the 15th Parliamentary term, describing it as ill-suited to the country’s fragile economic context.
Speaking on Radio Sénégal’s Gane Gui programme, the PASTEF parliamentary group member lamented the absence of consultation and debate within the National Assembly regarding the purchase. He disclosed that neither the cost nor the supplier of the vehicles had been shared with him or several other elected officials, attributing the decision to the Bureau of the National Assembly.
Reaffirming his stance on ethical governance, Sagna recalled his earlier appeal to the government in January 2025 to regulate the acquisition of official vehicles in line with Senegal’s economic limitations. He questioned the logic behind MPs from one of the world’s poorest nations using vehicles comparable to those in wealthier countries like France. Proposing practical alternatives, he suggested modest transport allowances, shared district vehicles with National Assembly-provided drivers, or cost-effective car models for all MPs. Sagna’s call champions a more responsible, equitable approach to public resource management.
