Côte d'Ivoire's Jacques Assahoré, coordinator of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) in Gbêkê, has called on party cadres and militants in Sakassou, Béoumi, and Diabo to unite and work towards strengthening the party's presence in these localities. He made the call during the RHDP's political rentrée in Sakassou, where he was the guest of honor. Assahoré emphasized the need for the party to transform its investments into votes and its actions into confidence among the population.
According to Assahoré, the party's situation in these localities is a challenge, as it has not yet won the mayorships despite significant government investments. He identified three obstacles that explain the party's situation: division among cadres, lack of proximity to the population, and the message conveyed to the population. Assahoré attributed the division among cadres to positioning disputes, leadership struggles, oversized egos, and personal ambitions disguised as collective ambitions.
Assahoré urged party officials to strengthen their presence among the population and prioritize direct contacts in markets, neighborhoods, and villages. He emphasized that communication through WhatsApp and Facebook is not enough and that cadres and militants must be in direct contact with the population. This approach, he believes, will help the party to better understand the needs of the population and to convey its message more effectively.
The RHDP coordinator also highlighted the need for party officials to explain to the population the actions taken by the government in their localities and their impact on development. He noted that the party must do a better job of communicating its achievements to the population and of demonstrating the impact of government actions on their daily lives.
The political rentrée in Sakassou was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Minister of State Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio, Minister Emmanuel Ahoutou Koffi, and Ministers Amadou Koné, Amédée Koffi Kouakou, Sidi Tiémoko Touré, and N'Guessan Koffi. The event was also attended by the national president of the RHDP Women's Union, Arlette Badou N'Guessan, senators, deputies, religious leaders, and traditional chiefs.
Assahoré's call for unity and strengthened party presence is seen as a key step towards improving the party's performance in Sakassou, Béoumi, and Diabo. The party's ability to convey its message effectively and to demonstrate its commitment to the population will be crucial in winning the support of the population in these localities.
The RHDP's efforts to strengthen its presence in Sakassou, Béoumi, and Diabo are part of a broader strategy to consolidate its position in Côte d'Ivoire. The party's performance in these localities will be closely watched, as it seeks to build on its existing support and to expand its reach in the country.
Key points
- Jacques Assahoré urges RHDP party cadres to unite and strengthen party presence in Sakassou, Béoumi, and Diabo.
- The party's situation in these localities is a challenge, with significant government investments yet to translate into electoral success.
- Assahoré identifies division among cadres, lack of proximity to the population, and ineffective messaging as key obstacles to the party's success.
