Former minister Samou Séïdou Adambi has officially returned to the Republican Bloc (BR) eight months after being sanctioned by his party, delivering a message of unity and commitment in the symbolic city of Parakou.
The move follows a decision by the National Executive Bureau (BEN) of the BR, which met in extraordinary session in Cotonou on August 31, 2025, to reinstate three previously sanctioned officials, including Adambi, Joël Bossikponon, and Bertin Lokossou.
According to the BEN, the measure aims to “maintain serenity and discipline” within the party and strengthen its position ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Adambi’s period of exclusion began in January after he declared his candidacy outside the party’s official channels. His reinstatement now marks the end of this chapter and signals a broader effort by the BR to consolidate internal cohesion.
In a public address, Adambi emphasised the importance of overcoming internal divisions. “It is time to put aside individual rivalries and unite all our forces for the greater good of Benin,” he said. He added, “Unity and discipline are not just words; they are our weapons to prepare for the electoral battles of 2026.”
The former Minister of Water and Mines also voiced support for the Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata tandem, which the BR has presented as a balanced political proposition combining “audacity, innovation and continuity.” “Their success will be that of all the Beninese people, eager for progress and stability,” Adambi stated.
Looking toward the 2026 elections, which will see presidential, legislative, and municipal votes held simultaneously, he stressed the importance of presenting “honest and deeply rooted candidates.” Concluding his remarks, he said, “My return to Parakou is not a personal event; it is a call for republican unity for victory.”
By reclaiming his place within the party’s governing structures, Adambi re-emerges as a key figure within the Republican Bloc. Beyond its personal significance, his rehabilitation reflects the party’s strategy to close ranks ahead of a vote that could shape its political future.
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