The high-profile departure points toward a largely negotiated political realignment within the ruling coalition, aimed at maintaining state stability during a profound fiscal and leadership transition.

Ndiaye’s departure follows President Faye’s move on May 22 to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and terminate the entire cabinet.

The sudden political divide brings deep uncertainty to the country, right as it faces a major debt crisis and is in the middle of important talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Announcing his decision on his official X account, Ndiaye characterized the exit as an orderly, calculated choice for the country.

"After deep reflection, matured in silence, responsibility, and the sense of the State, I have decided to resign from my position as President of the National Assembly of Senegal," Ndiaye stated.

He emphasized that his departure was a matter of institutional principle rather than political defeat.

"This decision stems from a personal choice, guided above all by my conception of institutions, public responsibility, and the supreme interest of the Nation," he added.

The former legislative leader expressed profound gratitude to both majority and opposition deputies, his cabinet, and his political base.

 He offered his "most sincere thanks to the militants, leaders, and sympathizers of the PASTEF party, on whose list I was invested."

The structured and peaceful nature of Ndiaye's exit suggests a brokered agreement to prevent further political friction.

On Friday, a presidential assistant announced on state media that all government ministers had been fired. For now, the old team will temporarily handle basic daily tasks while a new administration is formed.

Ndiaye reinforced the need for national unity as the country navigates this sudden administrative vacuum.

"At the moment I leave this high office, I remain deeply convinced that the stability of our institutions, respect for republican dialogue, the preservation of civil peace, national cohesion, and the supreme interest of Senegal must remain, in all circumstances, our common compass," Ndiaye said.