The Bloc Républicain (BR) held a ceremony at its headquarters in Cotonou on Thursday, 22 October 2026, to recognize the party’s efforts in advancing women within the political sphere. Participants gathered at the national offices of the organisation in Bénin to mark the occasion. The event focused on the contributions made by party members, including Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, Saliou Arêkpa Alidjanatou, and Sofiath Schanou, alongside the Organisation des Femmes Républicaines. Attendees reviewed the internal initiatives that have increased the participation of women in leadership roles across the party structure.
Ceremony Honors Party Leadership
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané received a personalized portrait and a trophy during the ceremony as recognition for his support of gender equality initiatives within the organisation. The trophy, which features the white horse emblem of the Bloc Républicain, was presented to him as the recipient of the "Trophée du champion de la masculinité positive du Bloc Républicain décerné à ABT par l’OFR." This award was bestowed by the Organisation des Femmes Républicaines to honor his specific contributions to advancing female representation in political roles.
The ceremony, conducted on Thursday, October 22, 2026, served as a formal venue for the Organisation des Femmes Républicaines to express appreciation for the leadership of the party. Held at the headquarters of the Bloc Républicain (BR) in Cotonou, the event allowed members to discuss the strategic direction of the party regarding gender inclusion. Abdoulaye Bio Tchané was presented with a personalized portrait and a trophy featuring the party's white horse emblem during the proceedings. The trophy was inscribed as the 'Trophée du champion de la masculinité positive du Bloc Républicain décerné à ABT par l’OFR'.
Bloc Républicain deputies Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, Saliou Arêkpa Alidjanatou, and Sofiath Schanou attended the event to witness the presentation. Their presence at the headquarters in Cotonou served to acknowledge the collaborative efforts between party leadership and the internal women’s wing. The deputies joined other party members in reviewing the progress made by the Bloc Républicain in integrating women into the party structure.
The gathering showed the ongoing commitment of the party to its internal policy goals. Attendees included Bloc Républicain deputies Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, Saliou Arêkpa Alidjanatou, and Sofiath Schanou, who participated in the discussions surrounding the advancement of female party members. By noting the work of the Organisation des Femmes Républicaines, the leadership confirmed its focus on creating pathways for women within the political framework of the party. The event concluded with a review of the specific initiatives that have facilitated greater involvement of women in the decision-making processes of the Bloc Républicain. The portrait and the trophy remain symbols of the recognition granted to Abdoulaye Bio Tchané for his role in these party-wide developments.
