The Union for Presidential Renewal (UPR), Benin's ruling party, has announced that it will hold its national council meeting on November 14, 2026. The announcement was made by the party's Secretary General, Gérard Gbénonchi, during a press conference on October 29, 2026. According to Gbénonchi, the meeting will bring together high-ranking members of the party, including members of the political high direction, the national executive committee, and deputies.
The national council meeting is part of the party's major projects aimed at consolidating its structures, strengthening its reflection and proposal capacities, and preparing for its next institutional evolution. The meeting will also be attended by government members from the party, mayors, and presidents of various commissions. Gbénonchi stated that around 500 members are expected to attend the meeting, which will examine key issues affecting the party.
In addition to the national council meeting, the UPR will also hold a bureau meeting on the same date. The bureau meeting will bring together members of the political high direction, the national executive committee, and other high-ranking officials. The meeting will also be attended by presidents of electoral district coordinations, government members, deputies, and mayors.
According to Gbénonchi, around 300 members of the bureau are expected to attend the meeting. He emphasized that these statutory meetings constitute a major step in the life of the party, allowing competent instances to examine questions within their attributions and consolidate political and organizational orientations.
The UPR's national council and bureau meetings are taking place as part of a broader restructuring process within the party. The party has been working to restructure its basic organs, install permanent technical commissions, and conduct internal consultations. Gbénonchi expressed his satisfaction with the progress made so far, stating that these efforts are part of a comprehensive approach.
The meetings are expected to enable the party to prepare for upcoming challenges with a more solid organization. Gbénonchi emphasized the importance of preparing for these meetings in the best possible conditions, allowing the party's instances to address future challenges with confidence.
The UPR's national council and bureau meetings will take place on November 14, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the party's life. The meetings will bring together high-ranking members of the party to discuss key issues and consolidate the party's structures and orientations.
Key points
- The UPR's national council meeting will bring together around 500 members, including government members, mayors, and presidents of various commissions.
- The party is working to restructure its basic organs, install permanent technical commissions, and conduct internal consultations.
- The meetings are expected to enable the party to prepare for upcoming challenges with a more solid organization.
