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Portrait of Bally Bagayoko

Born in France · Nationality French — French politics / local government

Bally Bagayoko

Politics and government

LFI politician and mayor of Saint-Denis since March 2026, formerly a deputy mayor.

Bally Bagayoko became mayor in 2026 and has faced criticism over allowances, disputed municipal decisions and statements during school protests. Complaints concerning his former RATP employment have been reported, without a finding of guilt. He has also faced publicly criticised racist attacks.

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Profile No. 5820 · Updated on 28 October 2026

Portrait of Bally Bagayoko
8Documented controversies+ 2 background events
13Sources
0Formal charge · all time
0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

01

March–April 2026

Racist remarks targeting him in broadcasting and online

Protagonist is the victim

Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

Following his election, remarks targeting Bagayoko prompted accusations of racism and a referral to the broadcasting regulator. The alleged misconduct concerns third parties, not the mayor.

State of the evidence
Publicly documented dispute or fact reported by the press.
Legal status — source text
No proceedings against this person identified in relation to this dispute.
Attribution
No wrongdoing attributed to this person: they are the victim or complainant.
Role of the person profiled
Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Le ParisienRacisme crasse et décomplexé : l’Arcom saisie pour des propos tenus sur CNews au sujet du maire de Saint-Denis28 March 2026MediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le MondeBally Bagayoko, le pari de Saint-Denis3 April 2026MediaHigh reliability

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02

1–14 April 2026

Suspension of his municipal anti-eviction order

Civil / administrative proceedings

On 1 April the mayor issued an order restricting evictions without rehousing. The prefect challenged it, and the administrative court suspended its operation on 14 April pending a full judgment.

State of the evidence
Documented court ruling or administrative dispute.
Legal status — source text
Order suspended in interim proceedings on 14 April 2026; final ruling not verified.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Préfecture de Seine-Saint-DenisLe préfet de la Seine-Saint-Denis défère au tribunal administratif l’arrêté « anti-expulsions » de la commune de Saint-Denis3 April 2026Official documentHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienSaint-Denis : l’arrêté anti-expulsion pris par Bally Bagayoko suspendu par le tribunal administratif14 April 2026MediaHigh reliability

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03

April–July 2026

Annulment of the election of deputy mayors

Civil / administrative proceedings

After the council appointed deputy mayors on 4 April, the prefect challenged the vote. On 10 July the administrative court annulled the appointment process over the position of Pierrefitte’s delegated mayor.

State of the evidence
Documented court ruling or administrative dispute.
Legal status — source text
Administrative annulment on 10 July 2026; appeal by the city announced.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Le ParisienSaint-Denis : la justice annule l’élection des adjoints du maire Bally Bagayoko, la Ville fait appel10 July 2026MediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienSaint-Denis : l’arrêté anti-expulsion pris par Bally Bagayoko suspendu par le tribunal administratif14 April 2026MediaHigh reliability

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04

August 2026

Complaints concerning alleged favouritism in RATP employment

Allegations

AC!! Anti-Corruption announced a complaint over his former employment at RATP and then a broader complaint against persons unknown. Reporting raised suspicions of irregular work arrangements, with no judicial finding substantiating them.

State of the evidence
The allegations are reported but have not been judicially established.
Legal status — source text
Complaints reported in August 2026; no confirmed formal charges.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Le Parisien« Système d’emplois fictifs » à la RATP : une nouvelle plainte déposée, la RATP dément12 August 2026MediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le Parisien« On n’a pas affaire à un maire délinquant » : Bally Bagayoko riposte face aux accusations d’emploi fictif13 August 2026MediaHigh reliability

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05

September 2026

Changes to the municipal security approach

No legal proceedings

The new mayor changed municipal policing policy, emphasising different methods of prevention and deployment. Critics argued that the approach weakened enforcement capacity.

State of the evidence
Publicly documented dispute or fact reported by the press.
Legal status — source text
No proceedings against this person identified in relation to this dispute.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Le Parisien« Une politique de sécurité a minima » à Saint-Denis : le changement de doctrine de Bally Bagayoko4 September 2026MediaHigh reliability

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06

September–October 2026

Prosecutor referral over remarks at a blockaded school

Allegations

During school protests, the police prefect alleged that Bagayoko’s remarks could encourage an offence. A referral under Article 40 was made on 30 September; subsequent prosecution has not been established.

State of the evidence
The allegations are reported but have not been judicially established.
Legal status — source text
Prefectural referral on 30 September 2026; no verified prosecution.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    TF1 Info / AFPBlocages de lycées : le préfet de police saisit la justice contre Bally Bagayoko30 September 2026News agencyHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Le ParisienBlocage de lycées : Bally Bagayoko « maintient ses propos » sur la « violence légitime »1 October 2026MediaHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    ReutersFrench mayor caught in viral video clash says student protesters could be my children7 October 2026News agencyHigh reliability

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07

September–October 2026

Reversal of a proposal to pay striking municipal staff

No legal proceedings

Bagayoko supported a proposal to pay municipal employees who took part in the 29 September strike. After the prefect warned that pay requires service performed, he withdrew the proposal.

State of the evidence
Publicly documented dispute or fact reported by the press.
Legal status — source text
No proceedings against this person identified in relation to this dispute.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Le ParisienSaint-Denis : après la polémique, Bally Bagayoko renonce finalement à payer les agents grévistes de la ville6 October 2026MediaHigh reliability

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08

December 2015

Increase in his deputy mayor’s allowance

No legal proceedings

The municipal council increased Bagayoko’s monthly allowance from EUR 1,577 to EUR 3,183, according to Le Monde. Opposition councillors and one majority councillor criticised its size and timing.

State of the evidence
Publicly documented dispute or fact reported by the press.
Legal status — source text
No proceedings against this person identified in relation to this dispute.
Attribution
Statements, decision or public conduct by the individual.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    Le MondeA Saint-Denis, l’augmentation des indemnités de certains élus passe mal19 December 2015MediaHigh reliability

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II. Documented background

Documented biographical or institutional milestones (elections, appointments, foundings, acquisitions…). These are not controversies and are not counted as such.

  1. March 2026

    Election as mayor of Saint-Denis

    Bagayoko led a winning list in the Saint-Denis municipal elections. He became mayor of the municipality following its merger with Pierrefitte-sur-Seine.

    Sources · 1
    1. Le Monde — Bally Bagayoko, le pari de Saint-Denis
  2. 2014–2020

    Term as deputy mayor of Saint-Denis

    Bally Bagayoko served as a deputy mayor of Saint-Denis, including responsibility for sport. This role preceded his election as mayor in 2026.

    Sources · 1
    1. Le Monde — A Saint-Denis, l’augmentation des indemnités de certains élus passe mal

III. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

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