Ousmane Sonko's religion and social positions
Updated 19 May 2026
Ousmane Sonko's religion and his socially conservative positions, presented neutrally and attributed: faith, LGBT rights, Western values and polygamy.
This page sets out, neutrally and with attribution, what is reported about Ousmane Sonko’s religion and the social positions associated with him.
Religion
Ousmane Sonko is Muslim and is generally described as devout or practising.[1]
Social positions
Sonko is associated with socially conservative positions. He has publicly opposed LGBT rights and what he describes as the promotion of Western “values”, and he has defended polygamy.[2] These positions are reported here as attributed statements, without endorsement or judgment.[1]
For an overview of his life and career, see the biography.
Frequently asked questions
- What religion is Ousmane Sonko?
- Ousmane Sonko is Muslim and is generally described as devout or practising. He is also associated with socially conservative positions, including public opposition to LGBT rights and to Western 'value promotion', and a defence of polygamy.
Sources
- Ousmane Sonko — Encyclopædia Britannica
- Ousmane Sonko — Wikipedia