Abidjan, July 13, 2026 – Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello, who previously contested the October 2025 presidential election, along with his core associates, has taken a significant step in their political journey. They have initiated the process to form a new political party following a comprehensive plenary assembly held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Abidjan.
During the assembly, which brought together sympathizers and members of Mr. Don-Mello’s presidential campaign organizing committee, participants overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a new political formation.
This pivotal decision emerged from the findings of a dedicated reflection commission. The commission, tasked with exploring organizational prospects for the movement, presented its report to the assembly, strongly recommending the creation of a political party to provide structure and ensure the long-term sustainability of the actions spearheaded by the former presidential candidate.
Consequently, the assembly entrusted Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello with the mandate to oversee the creation of this burgeoning political entity and to organize the forthcoming “Pioneers’ Congress,” which is set to serve as the foundational event for the future party.
This initiative signifies a transformation of the former candidate’s campaign team into a formal political organization. The nascent party aims to position itself as a dynamic force for policy proposals, national unity, and a viable alternative in the Ivorian political landscape. Its core tenets will include democracy, social justice, robust governance, solidarity, meritocracy, and the paramount principle of national sovereignty.
Concluding the proceedings, Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello expressed his gratitude to the attendees for their trust and outlined the broad strategic directions of the political project. He extended an earnest appeal to all patriotic, progressive, democratic, and sovereignist forces to join this endeavor, with the ultimate goal of forging a Côte d’Ivoire that is “more just, more prosperous, more united, and fully sovereign.”
Preparatory work for the Pioneers’ Congress is slated to commence immediately, with the official date for this landmark gathering to be announced in due course.
Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello was a candidate in the October 2025 presidential election, having previously served as vice-president of the African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) before his removal from the party.
