Ambassador Amadou Diongue, ECOWAS Resident Consultant in Benin, paid an courtesy go to to Mr. Sacca Lafia, President of the Autonomous Nationwide Electoral Fee (CENA) of the Republic of Benin.
The assembly, held at CENA headquarters in Cotonou, was a chance for the 2 officers to trade New Yr greetings and interact in constructive dialogue regarding the 2026 basic elections in Benin. The trade emphasises the significance of proactive engagement and collaborative efforts to make sure a free, honest and clear electoral course of.
The ECOWAS consultant reiterated the group’s agency dedication to supporting the federal government of Benin in its preparations for the upcoming elections. He underlined ECOWAS’s full dedication to accompany Benin for easy elections in full respect of the established authorized framework. This dedication displays ECOWAS’s dedication to strengthen democratic establishments and processes in all its member states.
Discussions between Ambassador Diongue and President Lafia went past mere formalities and delved into the precise challenges and alternatives related to electoral preparations. They explored potential areas of collaboration, together with technical help, capability constructing and logistical help, with the goal of strengthening CENA’s capability to prepare credible and inclusive elections.
The go to reaffirmed the robust partnership between ECOWAS and the Republic of Benin, underlining their shared dedication to democratic ideas and peaceable transitions of energy. By participating in open and constructive dialogue, each events have demonstrated their dedication to selling a steady and affluent West Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Financial Neighborhood of West African States (ECOWAS).
