45 do you consider PCB : An ideal and a commitment to the homeland and nothing but the homeland

There were many of them storming one of the rooms of the Labor Exchange on Friday 30 December 2022. On the occasion of the celebration of the vermilion wedding of the Communist Party of Benin (PCB), created in 1977.

“No to imperialism and neocolonialism”, the speech of the Beninese communists since the time of Dahomey has not aged in any way. Despite the repressions of political regimes and the imprisonments, loyalty to the commitment to defend their side remained intact according to the speakers. The proof is that the party is still alive while awaiting its final receipt.

Before getting to the heart of the matter, Gilbert Kuessi, in charge of external relations at the PCB, asked the audience to observe a minute of silence in honor of the deceased, including Pascal Fantodji., one of the first leaders of the Communist Party of Benin passed from life to death. « 45 years after his birth, the PCB remains convinced that its struggle will one day pay off,” he said.. Today's leaders intend to keep the flame of hope burning with their line of conduct which consists of blocking the road to colonial imperialism and all its variations.. According to PCB leaders, the 30 years of Beninese democracy are fake. The commitment to restore the sought-after ideal is translated into action by the creation of the Alliance for the Defense of the Fatherland (ADP).

At the desk ? The secretary general of the ADP wants to be clear. The presence of certain opposition political parties including “The Democrats” in the legislative elections of 08 January 2023 cannot confer the “inclusive” character to the electoral process underway in Benin. For André Asse, the caution, the certificate of conformity and sponsorships required for presidential candidacies are still factors of inclusion that the Communist Party of Benin and the members of the alliance for the defense of the Fatherland point out. Activists from within Benin were unable to make the trip due to the end-of-year celebrations which are in full swing, but the session saw the notable presence of Paul Essè Iko, Laurent Metognon or Nagnini Kassa Mampo.

Arnaud ACAKPO (Coll)