The April 24 Initiative Calls on the Judiciary to Take Its Responsibilities

After several protest notes, the April 24 Initiative is moving to a new stage in the fight against the current government. On June 24, at the call of this political group, several hundred people demonstrated in front of the CSPJ premises in Delmas 75. The objective of this movement: to call on the judiciary to take its responsibilities in the face of the political crisis facing the country.

Armed with placards, copies of a letter addressed to the Court of Cassation, and other items, the protesters demand the departure of the Transitional Presidential Council and its replacement by a judge from the Court of Cassation.

“The population can no longer bear this deplorable situation. The CPT has failed,” the demonstrators declared under a scorching sun.

Present at the rally, former Senator Jean Renel Sénatus, who says he expects nothing from the CPT, declared that there is no need to beat around the bush: “The dissolution of the Presidential Council and the installation of a neutral judge at the country's highest court.

“We should not wait until February 7, 2026, to dismiss the CPT. Too much damage has already been caused by the team in power,” he continued, while highlighting the existing division within the council to support his remarks.

For the former parliamentarian, considering the CPT's dysfunction, this structure is de facto dissolved and must be replaced.

The April 24 Initiative took advantage of this day of mobilization to present its 20-year governance plan.

It calls on citizens to remain mobilized to overthrow this government. Other movements will be organized in the country with the same objectives, announced the leaders of the political group.

It should be noted that several other political actors and civil society members also took part in the sit-in, including Me Lucmane Delile and Professor Eslhomme Raymond.

Gedeon Delva