Dissolution of the CEI: Joint Statement from MGC, Cojep, Don Mello... Their Demands from the Government

Opposition political parties, including MGC led by Simone Gbagbo and Cojep led by Blé Goudé, welcome the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced by the Council of Ministers on May 6, 2026. However, they regret that this decision comes after the 2025 presidential election and call for the establishment of a new electoral body that is completely independent. They emphasize the need for a legal and consensual reform to ensure the credibility of the electoral process in Côte d'Ivoire.