Cotonou City Hall officials appointed Dr. Pyrros Kiki as the new Executive Secretary on 21 October 2026. The appointment marks a transition in the administrative leadership of the municipality. Dr. Pyrros Kiki assumes the role effective immediately to oversee the daily operations and management of the city’s executive functions. Local government authorities finalized the selection process earlier today to fill the vacancy and ensure continuity in the delivery of public services across Cotonou. As part of this formal appointment, Dr. Pyrros Kiki takes on the responsibilities associated with the executive oversight of the municipal government. The appointment of Dr. Pyrros Kiki as the Executive Secretary of Cotonou City Hall on 21 October 2026 serves as the primary mechanism for stabilizing the city's administrative office following the recent vacancy.
Leadership Transition and Resignation
Anges Paterne Amoussouga vacated the position of Executive Secretary, and officials officially announced his resignation on 2 October 2026. His departure preceded the appointment of Dr. Pyrros Kiki to the municipal post. The transition period between the resignation of Anges Paterne Amoussouga and the naming of his successor was managed by municipal officials to prevent any interruption in the standard procedures required for the function of the city. Anges Paterne Amoussouga resigned from the position of Executive Secretary, with his resignation officially announced on 2 October 2026, creating the opening that led to the selection of Dr. Pyrros Kiki.
Legislators created the role of Executive Secretary through Law No. 2021-14, which was enacted on 20 December 2021. This statute pertains specifically to the Code of Territorial Administration in the Republic of Benin. The legal framework dictates the administrative structure currently in place for local government management within the country. The role of Executive Secretary was established by Law No. 2021-14 of 20 December 2021, regarding the Code of Territorial Administration in the Republic of Benin. This legislation defines the specific duties and the scope of authority granted to the Executive Secretary within the municipal hierarchy. By adhering to the mandates set forth in Law No. 2021-14, Cotonou City Hall ensures that all executive appointments remain compliant with the broader Code of Territorial Administration in the Republic of Benin.
Luc Gnacadja serves as the Mayor of Cotonou. As the head of the city administration, the Mayor oversees the transition of executive personnel in coordination with municipal authorities. Luc Gnacadja is the Mayor of Cotonou. In his capacity as Mayor, Luc Gnacadja facilitates the administrative transitions required to maintain the functionality of the city's executive branch. The office of the Mayor remains the central authority responsible for the oversight of personnel changes, ensuring that the appointment of the new Executive Secretary aligns with the strategic goals of the municipal administration led by Luc Gnacadja.
