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Former Minister Lat Diop Arrested Amid Corruption Claims

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 27, 2024
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Former Minister Lat Diop Arrested Amid Corruption Claims
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Lat Diop, who led Senegal’s national lottery from 2020 before serving as sports minister in 2023 under ex-president Macky Sall, has found himself behind bars. Diop’s arrest marks the first time a former government minister has been detained by the new administration, which took power in April 2024. But is this really about accountability?

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, the ever-controversial Ousmane Sonko, have been vocal about their mission to clean up the mess they claim was left by Sall’s administration. Sonko didn’t hold back when he promised investigations into what he called “widespread corruption” under the previous regime. It’s no surprise that Lat Diop became the poster boy for these promises when he was jailed late Thursday.

Diop’s lawyer, El Hadji Diouf, was quick to point out that Diop isn’t being investigated for his time as sports minister, but rather for his role as head of the national lottery. According to Diouf, his client denies all charges and insists the accusations are baseless. “The three offences in question do not exist,” Diouf stated, adding that he would be seeking to have the whole case thrown out.

Diop is being grilled over allegations that he pocketed a cool 5 billion CFA francs ($8.5 million) from a former head of an online sports betting company that had ties to the national lottery. Diop, of course, disputes this, claiming it’s all lies. His lawyer says the accusations come solely from the testimony of the betting company’s former boss, raising questions about the credibility of the entire investigation.

This legal drama is the first test for a new financial judicial mechanism set up to tackle corruption and financial crime. Ironically, this mechanism was created under the very same administration Diop served. So, is this the dawn of a new era of transparency in Senegal, or just the latest in a long line of political takedowns disguised as anti-corruption efforts?

Anytime a new government comes into power and starts locking up its predecessors, it feels more like a game of political chess than a genuine desire for justice. Diop’s arrest may seem like a bold move by the new authorities to root out corruption, but it also looks suspiciously convenient.

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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