The president of the Ivorian political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci), Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, has been formally summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan First Instance Court. The summons comes amid an ongoing legal case involving the opposition leader.
Legal notification delivered to the opposition figure
According to a statement from the Adci’s National Executive Bureau, signed by Secretary-General Roger Youan, the Ivorian Police Prefecture in Abidjan informed the lawyers of Assalé Tiémoko Antoine on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, of the issuance of a formal summons. Upon receiving the news, the mayor-deputy personally visited the Police Prefecture, where the document was officially handed to him against a signed receipt.
The notice specifies that the Adci president is required to present himself this Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM before the senior investigating judge assigned to the 8th Investigative Chamber of the Abidjan First Instance Court.
Political context and recent tensions
The summons follows an incident reported on the evening of May 11, 2026, when Assalé Tiémoko Antoine was allegedly prevented from boarding a flight to Canada, as stated by the Adci, which claims no official explanation was provided for the restriction. In response to these developments, the political movement has called on its members and supporters to remain calm and united, while continuing their efforts to expand the party’s presence across Côte d’Ivoire and abroad.
The Adci also revealed that, prior to being notified of the court summons, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine had already sent a formal letter to the Public Prosecutor seeking legal clarification regarding his status.
Upcoming judicial proceedings and political implications
This legal development occurs at a time of heightened public attention on the Adci leader, who recently announced his candidacy for the 2028 municipal elections in the Cocody district of Abidjan. The case has drawn significant media scrutiny, reflecting the intersection of law and politics in the Ivorian context.
