On October 10, 2026, Harlette Badou kouamé, the national president of the Union of Women of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (UF-RHDP), invested the regional bureau and 12 departmental heads in Aboisso, Côte d'Ivoire. This event concluded her mobilization tour in the Sud-Comoé region, which began on October 8, 2026. The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Eugène Aka Aouélé, the principal regional coordinator of the RHDP, and ministers Hien Sié and Jean-Louis Moulot.
During the ceremony, Harlette Badou kouamé urged the militants to prioritize cohesion and unity within the organization. She encouraged them to put aside their differences and promote peace in their communities. The national president also emphasized the importance of regular presence on the ground and encouraged the new leaders to strengthen proximity activities in neighborhoods and villages. Furthermore, she called for the involvement of young girls to ensure the organization's future.
The newly invested regional leader, Dr. Ebah Bomo Catherine, pledged to work towards strengthening the unity of women and consolidating the organization in Sud-Comoé. She requested the support of party officials and cadres, while urging militants to promote peace in their localities. Dr. Eugène Aka Aouélé also addressed the gathering, advising the newly invested leaders to discharge their duties with a spirit of unity, discipline, and responsibility.
Dr. Aka Aouélé reminded the leaders that their mandates require availability, listening skills, and a sense of gathering. He encouraged them to make their offices spaces for dialogue and proximity, capable of collecting militants' concerns and transmitting them to competent authorities. The principal regional coordinator also stressed the importance of respecting hierarchy, complementarity in action, women's training, and preparing for succession.
Minister Hien Sié praised the initiative of Harlette Badou kouamé's tour and highlighted the significant contributions of women to the RHDP's electoral campaigns. He also mentioned initiatives aimed at empowering women, such as the Fund for Support to Women in Côte d'Ivoire (FAFCI), and encouraged them to continue their engagement alongside party leaders.
The ceremony featured a parade by militants, musical performances, and the distinction of several RHDP pioneers. The event showcased the organization's commitment to promoting women's participation and leadership in Côte d'Ivoire's politics. Harlette Badou kouamé's tour covered several towns in the Sud-Comoé region, including Tiapoum, Adiaké, Grand-Bassam, and Aboisso.
The investment of the UF-RHDP bureaus in Sud-Comoé marks a significant milestone in the organization's efforts to strengthen its presence in the region. With a renewed focus on unity, peace, and women's empowerment, the UF-RHDP is poised to play a more prominent role in Côte d'Ivoire's politics. The organization's efforts to promote women's participation and leadership are expected to have a lasting impact on the country's democratic landscape.
Key points
- Harlette Badou kouamé invested the regional and departmental bureaus of the UF-RHDP in Côte d'Ivoire's Sud-Comoé region.
- The national president urged militants to prioritize cohesion and unity within the organization.
- The UF-RHDP aims to promote women's participation and leadership in Côte d'Ivoire's politics.
