The head of government made announcements before Parliament yesterday regarding a second phase of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living. “The second phase of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living will be implemented soon.” Ousmane Sonko stated, “The head of state will announce this drop in prices to the Senegalese.” Adama Diallo, the deputy mayor of Gossas, questioned him about the effects of the initial measures implemented by the Bassirou Diomaye Faye regime to alleviate the situation for the population.
The Prime Minister guarantees that the second phase of price reduction will be executed thoughtfully in collaboration with national partners, as well as on an international scale through reductions in the supply chain. “Sonko emphasises that the key to sustainability lies in local production rather than relying on imports, which create dependence on external markets and vulnerabilities to external shocks.” Prior to emphasising the actions taken by the government to reduce the costs of essential goods. “In the face of challenging circumstances and the nation’s legacy, the President of the Republic has initiated discussions with various production sectors to implement measures aimed at reducing the cost of living.” He emphasised that the State has also made numerous concessions by waiving taxes on various products that were intended to fulfil other demands. Additionally, it is important to highlight the behaviour of certain individuals who do not adhere to fair play. However, he cautions that the agents from the economic control services of the Ministry of Commerce will persist in monitoring the situation closely, even with their constrained resources.
The Prime Minister clarified that his government did not intend to remove subsidies in a harsh and indiscriminate way. We stated that subsidies on specific products should not exclusively advantage the wealthiest individuals. “I want to emphasise that the most disadvantaged will keep receiving state subsidies for electricity, petroleum products, and more,” stated Ousmane Sonko.
