The Senegalese Constitutional Council has ruled against a bill proposed by the PASTEF party, which aimed to reduce President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's influence and transfer more power to Ousmane Sonko.

The legislation, passed by parliament, sought to weaken the president's control over political parties and civil appointments while enhancing the National Assembly's investigative powers.However, the court declared the bill unconstitutional, citing its contradiction with the country's constitutional framework.This decision comes amid a heated political rivalry between Faye and Sonko, who previously served as mentor and prime minister.The government criticized the bill for being enacted without consultation, arguing it undermined executive authority.Faye, now leading his own party, had threatened to refer the issue to a referendum after parliament passed the measure.The ruling highlights ongoing tensions in Senegalese politics, where institutional checks on power remain contentious.