 On this occasion, Baldé said that he would propose to the municipal council that Sagna be designated as the Honorary Mayor of Ziguinchor; Sagna described this as a magnanimous gesture and thanked Baldé.As leader of the Rally for Socialism and Democracy/Takku Defaraat Senegal, Sagna supported Macky Sall, who was elected as President in 2012.Under Sall's presidency he played a key role in working to secure peace in Casamance, as well as bolstering Sall's support in the region, although he did not receive an official post.