Abidjan, 24 July 2026 — Yopougon’s deputy mayor, Adama Bictogo, is set to launch an extensive political tour this Saturday, 25 July 2026, engaging grassroots supporters of four political parties within his constituency. This initiative aligns with preparations for the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence, slated for 7 August in this bustling Abidjan commune.
In a press release issued by his office on Friday, Bictogo announced visits to militants from the Congrès panafricain pour la justice et l’égalité des peuples (COJEP), the Parti démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire-Rassemblement démocratique africain (PDCI-RDA), the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP), and the Front populaire ivoirien (FPI).
a day of inclusive dialogue across key locations
The tour will kick off at 11:00 AM with a meeting at Kouté for COJEP supporters, followed by a 3:00 PM gathering with PDCI-RDA militants in Sicogi Vegas. Next, Bictogo will head to the RHDP headquarters at 4:00 PM before concluding the day at 5:00 PM in Maroc Kimi with a discussion with FPI members.
promoting unity ahead of the national celebration
This cross-party initiative stems from the Yopougon National Celebration Organising Committee’s inclusive strategy, aiming to unite all political stakeholders in the commune for this historic event. The choice of Yopougon as the host of the 66th independence anniversary celebration holds special significance, reflecting the district’s political and social diversity.
The tour seeks to deepen grassroots involvement, engaging militants and residents from every neighborhood in the preparations for a communal celebration that will bring together the entire district.
building on a foundation of collaboration
This effort builds on a meeting held on 13 July, where representatives from the RHDP, PDCI-RDA, FPI, and COJEP convened to establish committees tasked with organising the festivities. During this session, Bictogo emphasised the importance of unified coordination to ensure the event’s success.
« Achieving our goals requires a single command structure, » he stated, urging all parties to prioritise a « message of peace and unity. » He also clarified that the collective mobilisation was not intended to benefit any single political group, adding, « This effort uplifts all of us, not just one party. »
With the 7 August celebration just days away, this political tour marks a pivotal moment in rallying the community around a shared vision: transforming the first national independence celebration in Yopougon into a joyous, unifying, and proud national milestone.