Abidjan, June 30, 2026 – The grouping Alliance of Ivorians for Democracy (AID) and the Union of Popular Masses for Peace (UMPP) welcomed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Abidjan, the government’s decision to launch a reform of electoral governance. The coalition stated that this move reflects an ability to heed the concerns raised by political actors and civil society organisations.
In a statement delivered by spokesman Zadi Djédjé, the grouping expressed satisfaction following the information meeting held on June 22 at the Prime Minister’s office, chaired by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, which focused on reforming the body in charge of elections.
According to AID-UMPP, the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), whose members’ mandate had expired, along with the announcement of a new electoral governance architecture, constitutes a response to demands made for several years by political parties and various civil society organisations.
The grouping believes this reform opens “a new chapter” in the organisation of elections in Côte d’Ivoire, with the aim of strengthening transparency in the electoral process, restoring trust among political actors, and preventing pre- and post-election crises.
The coalition also hailed the achievements recorded by the CEI while welcoming the government’s intention to establish a new system based on three separate bodies, each responsible for the material organisation of elections, the counting of votes, and the overall supervision of the electoral process.
For AID-UMPP, this reform rests on principles of professionalism, neutrality, transparency, and efficiency, which are likely to sustainably consolidate institutional stability and reinforce the credibility of elections.
The grouping further called on political parties, civil society organisations, community leaders, and all stakeholders in the electoral process to support the implementation of this reform in a spirit of responsibility, patriotism, and dialogue.
While urging the government to continue its efforts for stability and national cohesion, AID-UMPP encouraged political actors to trust the Republic’s institutions, stressing that respect for institutions remains a key factor in consolidating democracy and preserving peace in Côte d’Ivoire.
