Antoine Assalé Tiémoko, the esteemed mayor of Tiassalé, a vibrant and diverse city situated approximately 120 kilometers from Côte d’Ivoire’s economic hub Abidjan, has revealed an ambitious plan: communal transport will be made free for residents on weekends within the locality.
This pioneering initiative is set to commence with a pilot phase towards the end of 2026, marking a significant step in local governance.
Mayor Assalé articulated that this measure aligns with a strategic vision for redistributing the commune’s growing resources. He highlighted the substantial increase in the town’s own funds, primarily derived from municipal taxes, which have soared from 24 million FCFA in 2019 to an impressive 91 million FCFA in 2025, with projections indicating a further rise to 100 million FCFA by 2026. This explanation was shared through an informational update posted on his official Meta account, offering insight into this development in African politics.
The mayor first unveiled this unprecedented proposal on Friday, May 22, 2026, during the 11th annual ‘Accountability Day’ event, which took place at the marriage hall in Tiassalé.
A prominent figure, Assalé Tiémoko is not only the mayor of the commune of Tiassalé but also a respected journalist and the president of the influential political movement ‘Aujourd’hui et demain, la Côte d’Ivoire’ (ADCI).
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