The president of Senegal has scheduled the election of the parliament for November 17

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, dissolved the opposition-led national assembly on Thursday, paving the way for early legislative elections on November 17.

In an evening address, Faye, who assumed power in April, stated that the assembly’s refusal to initiate discussions on the budget law and its rejection of efforts to dissolve inefficient state institutions had made it difficult to collaborate.

“I dissolve the national assembly to request the institutional resources necessary to implement the systemic transformation that I have committed to delivering,” Faye stated in his succinct address, which also included the announcement of the voting date.

Thursday was the two-year anniversary of the parliament, the minimum amount of time that must pass before a new legislative election can be held.

Firebrand Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko had previously pledged to dissolve the national assembly and conduct a comprehensive investigation into government malfeasance. This action was taken on Thursday.

In March, Faye emerged victorious after defeating the candidate of the governing coalition in a landslide. She pledged to implement economic reforms that prioritize the national interest and combat corruption.

A commission was established by Senegal’s new government last month to evaluate all energy and gas contracts. In the national interest, Sonko has pledged to rebalance them, but he has not specified the duration of the review.

Woodside Energy (WDS.AX), an Australian company, announced in June that its Sangomar oil and gas field had produced its first crude, thereby establishing Senegal as a new oil producer.

Gas production is also anticipated to commence at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim liquefied natural gas project, which is managed by BP (BP.L), by the end of the year.