The Union Progressiste le Renouveau (Up-R) in Benin has announced that its Bureau politique and Conseil national will convene on November 14, 2026. The announcement was made by the party's Secretary General, Gérard Gbénonchi, during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Cotonou on October 29, 2026. These sessions aim to strengthen the party's organization and continue implementing its statutory orientations.
The Bureau politique session will bring together high-ranking members, including the Haute direction politique and Direction exécutive nationale, as well as presidents of legislative electoral district coordinations and the Vice President of the Republic. Other attendees will include government members, deputies, mayors, and mass organization presidents. According to Gbénonchi, around 300 members are expected to attend this session.
The Conseil national session will gather an even larger group, including members of the Haute direction politique, Bureau politique, and Direction exécutive nationale, as well as deputies, government members, and mayors. The session will also be attended by presidents of the Commission des investitures and the commission in charge of the central file, technical commission presidents, and mass organization leaders. Approximately 500 participants are expected to attend.
These statutory sessions are crucial for the party's institutional life, allowing competent bodies to examine relevant issues, consolidate political and organizational orientations, and continue implementing statutory provisions. The sessions will provide an opportunity for the party to assess its progress and make necessary adjustments.
In addition to preparing for these statutory sessions, the Up-R is also proceeding with the designation of its representatives as village and city quarter heads. This process is being conducted in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework, taking into account the final results of the communal elections and jurisdictional decisions.
The party's Secretary General emphasized that these sessions and the designation process are essential for the party's continued growth and effectiveness. By strengthening its organization and adhering to its statutory orientations, the Up-R aims to maintain its momentum and achieve its goals.
The upcoming sessions will provide a platform for the party to engage in constructive discussions, address challenges, and make informed decisions about its future. With a large number of members and stakeholders expected to attend, the sessions are likely to be influential in shaping the party's direction and policies.
Key points
- The Union Progressiste le Renouveau will hold two key statutory sessions on November 14, 2026.
- The sessions aim to strengthen the party's organization and continue implementing its statutory orientations.
- The party is also designating its representatives as village and city quarter heads in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework.
