The Fédération Malienne de Hippisme et Sports Équestres (FMHSE) has announced that its presidential election will proceed to a second round after a tie between the two candidates, Mohamed Haïdara and Sékou Djigué. The first round of the elective general assembly took place on October 3, with 12 voting delegates, each representing one of the 13 leagues affiliated with FMHSE, casting their ballots. The election resulted in a perfect tie, with each candidate securing 6 votes.
The assembly was attended by several notable figures, including Mamadou Sidibé, representative of the Direction Nationale des Sports et de l'Éducation Physique (DNSEP); Maître Adama Mariko, vice-president of the Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Mali (CNOS-Mali); and Mme Dienta Ilham Ait Addi, honorary president of FMHSE. Before the voting, the general secretary, Affo Samba Koné, presented the previous year's report, highlighting FMHSE's participation in several international events, including the Grand Prix de la Nation 2026 in Mali, the Grand Prix de la Renaissance 2026 in Senegal, and the Grand Prix d'Afrique 2026 in Morocco.
FMHSE also provided financial support to several leagues, organized festivals and seminars, and conducted jockey training in Morocco. The treasurer general adjoint, Mahamadou Kandako, reported that FMHSE had a total revenue of 132,930,520 Fcfa and expenses of 114,396,736 Fcfa, resulting in a balance of 18,533,784 Fcfa. The financial reports were approved by the leagues. However, the voting process encountered an issue when two delegates from the Ligue de Trounkoumbé presented themselves, prompting the electoral commission to invalidate their vote.
The commission, led by Souleymane Makamba Doumbia, decided to set aside the disputed vote to avoid conflict. According to Doumbia, a similar situation occurred during the previous assembly four years ago with the league of Nara. The second round of the election is scheduled for October 17, as stipulated in Article 47 of FMHSE's regulations, which states that if no candidate achieves an absolute majority in the first round, a second round is held within 15 days between the top two candidates.
If the tie persists after the second round, additional rounds will be held until a candidate wins a relative majority. In the meantime, Souleymane Makamba Doumbia will assume the role of interim president. The election is crucial in determining the next president of FMHSE for the next four years. The Fédération Malienne de Hippisme et Sports Équestres (FMHSE) is responsible for promoting and developing equestrian sports in Mali.
The FMHSE has been actively involved in various international events, and its president plays a significant role in shaping the country's equestrian policies. The second round of the election will be closely watched by stakeholders, as it will determine the future direction of equestrian sports in Mali. The FMHSE has a long history of promoting equestrian sports in Mali, and its president plays a crucial role in promoting the sport.
The election process has been transparent, with the electoral commission ensuring that the voting process is fair and free. The FMHSE has a strong presence in Mali, with 13 leagues affiliated with the organization. The second round of the election will be an important moment for the organization, as it will determine the next president who will lead the organization for the next four years.
Key points
- The FMHSE presidential election has ended in a tie, with Mohamed Haïdara and Sékou Djigué securing an equal number of votes.
- A second round of voting is scheduled for October 17 to determine the next president of FMHSE.
- The FMHSE president plays a significant role in shaping the country's equestrian policies and promoting equestrian sports in Mali.
