Ivorian opposition leader summoned for judicial hearing

The Ivorian political figure Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, leader of the Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci) movement, has been summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge of the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The official notice was served to him through the police headquarters in Abidjan, marking a key development in an ongoing legal case.

According to a statement released by the Adci’s national executive bureau, signed by executive secretary Roger Youan, the police informed the movement’s legal representatives on May 12, 2026 of the formal summoning of Antoine. Following this announcement, the politician personally visited the police headquarters to receive the official document, which was handed over against a signed receipt.

key details of the judicial summons

The hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM, before the senior investigating judge presiding over the 8th investigating chamber at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The Adci’s statement highlights that this summons comes just one day after an incident where Antoine was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada, allegedly without prior notice or explanation.

party response and legal stance

In response to the situation, the Adci has called on its members and supporters to remain calm, composed, and mobilized. The movement emphasized the importance of continuing its nationwide and international expansion efforts despite the legal pressures.

Additionally, the party revealed that Antoine had already submitted a formal request to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, seeking clarification on his legal status prior to receiving the summons. This legal maneuver underscores the increasing visibility of the Adci’s leader in Ivorian politics, particularly as he was recently declared a candidate for the 2028 municipal elections in Cocody.

The unfolding judicial developments add a new layer of complexity to the political landscape, with the Adci positioning itself as a rising force in the lead-up to the upcoming electoral cycle.