Dr Ahoua Don Mello a décidé de transformer son mouvement en une nouvelle formation politique en attente de son congrès fondateur. (Ph: Dr)
Abidjan witnessed a significant moment in the political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire on July 11, 2026, when supporters and members of Dr. Ahoua Don Mello’s campaign team decided to establish a new political party. This move aims to introduce a sovereignist and alternative vision for the nation’s future.
A new political force emerges
During a plenary assembly held in Abidjan, participants overwhelmingly adopted a resolution to transform the movement into a formal political party. Dr. Ahoua Don Mello was entrusted with leading the process toward its official establishment. The announcement came via a communiqué released on social media the following day, summarizing the key decisions taken during the meeting.
Key figures and organizational structure
The assembly was chaired by Ipou Ludovic, with Ahile Fernand, known as Léo Côte d’Ivoire, serving as secretary of the session. Brou Jean-Baptiste acted as rapporteur, ensuring the proceedings were documented accurately. A commission, led by Me Sery Zokou and including figures such as Kouamé Kouakou (OK), Claudel Guiguy, Askène Cissé, Franck Stéphane Dedy, and Arsène Touho, had prepared the groundwork for this historic decision.
The commission’s report, presented by Sery Sara Soko, deputy chief of staff, alongside key collaborators like Mathieu N’Guatta, Sara Dominique, Ami Traoré, and Danon Goubo Armel Fabrice (Atho Belé), underscored the urgency of formalizing the movement into a structured political entity.
Vision and values
The new party is positioned as a force for democratic participation, social justice, and national sovereignty. Its founders emphasize a commitment to democracy, good governance, solidarity, and merit, with a vision to foster national development and renewal. Dr. Ahoua Don Mello, addressing the assembly, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and outlined the party’s foundational principles.
He extended a call to patriotic, progressive, democratic, and sovereignist forces to unite behind this initiative, aiming to build “a more just, prosperous, united, and fully sovereign Côte d’Ivoire.”
Next steps and future outlook
The party’s inaugural event, dubbed the “Congrès des pionniers”, will mark its official launch. While the date remains undisclosed, preparations have already begun. The assembly concluded with a spirit of brotherhood, cohesion, and optimism, as participants reaffirmed their dedication to uniting under a shared vision for the country’s future.
The formation of this party signals a new chapter in Ivorian politics, one that seeks to challenge the status quo and offer an alternative path forward for the nation.
