Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé signed Circular No. 18 instructing all heads of public institutions to cooperate with the CEP, respond to requests and issue, within the deadlines established by law, the documents required of candidates under the Electoral Decree of June 2, 2026, as amended by the decree of July 2, 2026, while ensuring the neutrality of the state in these electoral contests.

“With a view to implementing the Electoral Decree of June 2, 2026, as amended by that of July 2, 2026, and respecting the electoral calendar, and following the working session held on July 25, 2026, at the National Palace concerning the involvement of the public administration in the implementation of the Electoral Decree, the heads of national public administration institutions are hereby instructed, each within their respective area of responsibility, to take all necessary measures to: