Abidjan, July 13, 2026 – Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello, who previously ran for president in October 2025, along with his key supporters, has initiated the process to establish a new political party. This significant step in their political journey was decided during a plenary assembly held in Abidjan on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
During the gathering, which brought together sympathizers and members of Mr. Don-Mello’s presidential campaign committee, participants overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to create a distinct political entity.
This decision stems from the findings of a dedicated reflection commission, tasked with exploring the organizational future of the movement. The commission’s report, presented to the assembly, strongly advised forming a structured political party to solidify and ensure the long-term impact of the initiatives spearheaded by the former presidential hopeful.
Consequently, the assembly entrusted Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello with the mandate to oversee the formation of this new political force and to organize the forthcoming “Congrès des Pionniers,” envisioned as the foundational event for the nascent party.
This undertaking signifies the evolution of the former candidate’s campaign team into a formal political organization. The future party intends to position itself as a driving force for new proposals, fostering unity, and offering a viable alternative within the landscape of African politics. It is set to uphold core values such as democracy, social justice, robust governance, solidarity, merit, and national sovereignty.
Following the proceedings, Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello expressed his gratitude to the attendees for their trust and outlined the broad vision for the political project. He extended an invitation to all patriotic, progressive, democratic, and sovereignist movements to join this endeavor, aiming to construct a Côte d’Ivoire that is “more just, more prosperous, more united, and truly sovereign.”
“Preparatory work for the Congrès des Pionniers will commence without delay, with the date for this pivotal meeting to be announced as soon as possible,” it was confirmed.
Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello, formerly the vice-president of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) before his removal, had contested the presidential election in October 2025.
