The leader of the 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. This judicial development follows a recent high-profile incident involving the politician.
Key details of the summons
The announcement was made public through an official statement from the Adci’s national executive bureau, signed by the executive secretary, Roger Youan. The Abidjan Police Prefecture notified the politician’s legal representatives on May 12, 2026 of the summons issued to their client. Upon receiving the news, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine personally visited the Police Prefecture to receive the official document, signing a receipt to confirm its delivery.
The summons requires him to present himself before the senior investigating judge assigned to the 8th investigating chamber of the Abidjan First Instance Court at 8:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Context surrounding the judicial notice
The Adci’s statement highlights that this summons comes just one day after an unsettling event on the evening of May 11, 2026, when their leader was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada. The movement alleges that no official documents were presented to justify the obstruction.
In response to these developments, the Adci has called on its members and supporters to maintain calm, composure, and unity, while continuing to expand the movement’s presence across Côte d’Ivoire and abroad.
The political party also revealed that, even before learning of the summons, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine had sent a formal letter to the Republic’s Prosecutor requesting clarification regarding his legal status.
Political implications and upcoming challenges
This judicial encounter unfolds amid a politically charged climate, with Assalé Tiémoko Antoine recently declaring his candidacy for the 2028 municipal elections in Cocody. His heightened public profile has made this legal matter a focal point of national attention.
The Adci has urged its supporters to remain steadfast in their mobilization efforts, emphasizing the importance of continuing to build the movement despite these challenges.
