Benin: IAJP calls for peaceful elections in 2026

The message was delivered during the twenty-fourth edition of its annual symposium. The event was held under the banner of social cohesion and civic responsibility.

The chosen theme highlights electoral peace and the peaceful transfer of power. Participants reminded that the country’s stability depends on a credible electoral process. They also stressed the importance of dialogue between political actors, citizens and institutions.

The president of the Commission Justice et Paix called for responsible involvement. He believes that the transparency of the polls remains a shared duty. He also stressed the need to avoid unnecessary tensions as the elections approach.

The IAJP’s call comes at a time when several organizations are already mobilizing to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

Civil society actors and religious groups express the same concern. All want a more stable political environment and peaceful participation.

With only a few months left before the elections, the message takes on particular resonance. It recalls the importance of a climate of trust. It calls on actors to prioritize peace and the dignity of public debate.