Bale: The joint march and rally organized by the citizen watchdog groups of the Fara and Poura municipalities, in collaboration with the provincial coordination, saw a record-breaking turnout of residents and authorities from across the province on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Poura departmental grounds. The event raised 252,500 FCFA for the FASO MEEBO charity.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this platform for expression in support of the Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traore, featured messages from several socio-professional groups, performances by artists, and a voluntary contribution to FASO MEEBO. The march meeting ceremony was placed under the patronage of the High Commissioner of the Bale province, Martin Bako.
The organizers aimed to reaffirm the unwavering support of the Bale people for the national authorities and to inform and mobilize various groups around development initiatives. The event also called on the population to be more vigilant in accordance with the role that citizen vigilance must play in each village and street.
The day of mobilization began with a three-kilometer march, starting from the RR11, the section located between the two host municipalities, and ending at the meeting site. Representatives from various municipalities turned out in large numbers, demonstrating their support for the President of Burkina Faso and the progressive popular revolution. A spontaneous collection raised 252,500 FCFA for the FASO MEEBO fund.
At 7:30 a.m., citizens of Poura gathered at the designated location before being joined by participants from Fara, Boromo, and other localities in the Bale province. Under heavy surveillance by the defense and security forces and the VDP, the procession included pedestrians, motorcyclists, and vehicles. Signs carried messages of support for Captain Ibrahim Traore and calls for sovereignty and resistance against imperialism.
The meeting featured speeches from local leaders, including the chief of Poura, heads of citizen watch from Poura and Fara, and the High Commissioner, Martin Bako. According to Oumarou Ouedraogo, co-sponsor of the ceremony, supporting the President is crucial for liberating the country from imperialism, thus achieving sovereignty and peace.
During the meeting, traditional and religious authorities, leaders of the citizen watchdog, sponsors, and administrative authorities, including the PDS and the High Commissioner of the province, addressed the crowd. They emphasized patriotic fervor, civic engagement, and vigilance, while praising the presidential initiatives and condemning actions detrimental to the revolution.
The High Commissioner called on the CPVC and its branches to embrace the ideals of the progressive people's revolution, respect the law, and respond positively to government initiatives. He highlighted the importance of vigilance and support for presidential initiatives to ensure the progress of the revolution.
The event concluded with a gala match between the VDP and Poura citizen watch at the departmental field, resulting in a 3 to 1 victory for the CCAVC over the VDP.