The Executive Bureau of PASTEF France announced Sunday the conservative removal of several officials and militants from its internal communication channels. According to a statement cited by Ndarinfo, the party blocked these individuals from all official WhatsApp groups and digital platforms used by cells and coordinations to prevent the compromise of strategic and confidential information.
Why did PASTEF France block these members?
The leadership took this action following recent public statements by certain members. According to the party, these individuals openly expressed a desire to join another political formation or took positions deemed incompatible with their presence in party spaces.
What is the legal status of the affected members?
The Executive Bureau described the move as a purely administrative measure to secure internal data. The party stated that this action does not prejudge the final membership status of those involved. According to the communiqué, the authority to determine official membership remains the exclusive prerogative of the competent national bodies in Senegal.
What may happen next?
The final membership status of the affected individuals may be decided by the national instances in Senegal. Depending on the findings of those bodies, the conservative removal from digital channels could lead to formal expulsion or a resolution of the members’ standing within the party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who ordered the removal of the members?
The Executive Bureau of PASTEF France ordered the immediate blocking of the individuals.
Which platforms were used to remove the militants?
The removals occurred across all official WhatsApp groups and digital platforms of the party’s cells and coordinations.
Does this mean the members are officially expelled from the party?
No. The party stated this is an administrative measure to secure data and that final membership decisions are the responsibility of national authorities in Senegal.
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