Judicial proceedings: Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned before investigating judge
Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, président d’Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci).
Judicial proceedings: Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned before investigating judge
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 Court of First Instance concerning a legal matter.
This significant development was disclosed publicly via an official statement issued by Adci’s National Executive Bureau, bearing the signature of Executive Secretary Roger Youan.
The communiqué details that on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Abidjan Police Prefecture notified Assalé Tiémoko Antoine’s legal representatives about an impending summons for their client. Upon learning of this, the prominent deputy-mayor proceeded directly to the Police Prefecture premises, where he officially received the summons, acknowledging its receipt with his signature on a formal report.
The official document specifies that the Adci president is mandated to appear on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM, before the senior investigating judge overseeing the 8th investigative chamber at the Abidjan Court of First Instance.
Adci’s statement highlights that this judicial summons follows closely on the heels of an incident that occurred on the evening of May 11, 2026. On that occasion, its president was reportedly prevented from boarding a flight bound for Canada, with the political movement asserting that “no document was presented” to justify the interdiction.
In response to these developments, Adci has urged its members and supporters to maintain “calm, serenity, and mobilization.” The party also encouraged them to continue their efforts in establishing the movement’s presence across the national territory and internationally.
Furthermore, the party disclosed that prior to receiving this official summons, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine had already initiated contact with the public prosecutor, sending a letter to seek “clarification regarding his legal status.”
This latest judicial progression unfolds within a charged political atmosphere, notably marked by the Adci president’s significant media presence, especially following his recent declaration as a candidate for the 2028 municipal elections in the commune of Cocody.
This significant development was disclosed publicly via an official statement issued by Adci’s National Executive Bureau, bearing the signature of Executive Secretary Roger Youan.
The communiqué details that on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Abidjan Police Prefecture notified Assalé Tiémoko Antoine’s legal representatives about an impending summons for their client. Upon learning of this, the prominent deputy-mayor proceeded directly to the Police Prefecture premises, where he officially received the summons, acknowledging its receipt with his signature on a formal report.
The official document specifies that the Adci president is mandated to appear on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM, before the senior investigating judge overseeing the 8th investigative chamber at the Abidjan Court of First Instance.
Adci’s statement highlights that this judicial summons follows closely on the heels of an incident that occurred on the evening of May 11, 2026. On that occasion, its president was reportedly prevented from boarding a flight bound for Canada, with the political movement asserting that “no document was presented” to justify the interdiction.
In response to these developments, Adci has urged its members and supporters to maintain “calm, serenity, and mobilization.” The party also encouraged them to continue their efforts in establishing the movement’s presence across the national territory and internationally.
Furthermore, the party disclosed that prior to receiving this official summons, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine had already initiated contact with the public prosecutor, sending a letter to seek “clarification regarding his legal status.”
This latest judicial progression unfolds within a charged political atmosphere, notably marked by the Adci president’s significant media presence, especially following his recent declaration as a candidate for the 2028 municipal elections in the commune of Cocody.
