In a significant development, the first cohort of 153 messengers of the Revolutionary Progressive Party (RPP) has completed its training in Ouagadougou on October 3, 2026. The three-day program brought together participants from various regions of Burkina Faso, including students, literary figures, artists, public servants, and lawmakers. The training aimed to equip them with the knowledge to explain the RPP's message and engage with the population in an accessible language.
The training program consisted of three key modules derived from the RPP's manifesto, focusing on the party's foundations, values, and vision, cultural rearmament, and managing deviations. The objective was to empower the participants to effectively communicate the RPP's orientations and engage with the population. However, their mission goes beyond mere message transmission, as they are expected to embody the values they promote. According to Bienvenue Hounkponou, the training program coordinator, messengers must interact with the population while maintaining exemplary conduct.
The closing ceremony saw an address by Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, who urged the new messengers to demonstrate conviction and reflect the values they are tasked with transmitting in their daily behavior. He emphasized that their mission requires them to become role models in their surroundings and shun facilitation in their responsibilities. The Prime Minister stressed that messengers must promote the RPP's spirit and letter across the country and beyond.
Alassane Savadogo, speaking on behalf of the participants, acknowledged the responsibility entrusted to them and reaffirmed their determination to mobilize the necessary means to accomplish their mission with seriousness and consistency. This first cohort marks the beginning of a process that aims to expand with the training of new waves of messengers, with the ambition of progressively strengthening the network across different regions of Burkina Faso.
The RPP's messenger program seeks to establish a network of individuals who can effectively communicate the party's message and values to the population. By training 153 participants in the first cohort, the party has taken a significant step towards achieving its goal. The messengers are expected to play a crucial role in promoting the RPP's ideals and engaging with the population.
The training program's focus on cultural rearmament and managing deviations highlights the RPP's commitment to promoting a progressive and inclusive agenda. By empowering messengers with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with the population, the party aims to build a strong and dedicated network of supporters.
As the RPP continues to expand its network of messengers, it is likely to have a significant impact on the country's political landscape. With their newfound skills and knowledge, the 153 trained messengers are poised to play a vital role in promoting the party's message and values across Burkina Faso.
Key points
- The RPP has trained 153 messengers to promote its message and values across Burkina Faso.
- The training program focused on the party's foundations, values, and vision, cultural rearmament, and managing deviations.
- The messengers are expected to embody the values they promote and become role models in their surroundings.
