RPP Nominates Ismail Omar Guelleh as Presidential Candidate for 2026 Election in Djibouti
The Rassemblement Populaire pour le Progrès endorses President Guelleh, garnering support from various political groups.
Djibouti City: The Rassemblement Populaire pour le Progrès (RPP) has formally nominated Ismail Omar Guelleh as its candidate for the upcoming April 2026 presidential election.
This nomination was announced at an extraordinary party congress held at the Palais du Peuple, with attendees representing supporters from across Djibouti.
President Guelleh graciously accepted the nomination, expressing his dedication to fostering unity, maintaining stability, and advancing development amidst global challenges.
His candidacy has garnered significant political backing, including endorsements from allied parties within the Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP) as well as the main opposition group, the Union for Democracy and Justice (UDJ).
This broad consensus across Djibouti's political landscape underscores a united front in support of President Guelleh’s continued leadership.
This nomination was announced at an extraordinary party congress held at the Palais du Peuple, with attendees representing supporters from across Djibouti.
President Guelleh graciously accepted the nomination, expressing his dedication to fostering unity, maintaining stability, and advancing development amidst global challenges.
His candidacy has garnered significant political backing, including endorsements from allied parties within the Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP) as well as the main opposition group, the Union for Democracy and Justice (UDJ).
This broad consensus across Djibouti's political landscape underscores a united front in support of President Guelleh’s continued leadership.
