Format of the new electoral body: The opposition addresses the Prime Minister together

The Ivorian opposition submitted a letter to the Prime Minister on October 12, 2026, calling for a national dialogue on establishing a new impartial electoral body. Signatory parties, including PDCI-RDA, MGC, FPP, FPI, UDP, and ADCI, demand a reliable, independently audited electoral list, full transparency of operations, and an agreement in writing before finalizing the texts. They urge the government, citizens, and international partners to support a peaceful, inclusive process. The declaration highlights past electoral crises caused by the contested impartiality of the former Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and emphasizes the need for credible reform.