His term was expected to end in October 2006, when national elections were to be held; however, elections were not held by the deadline, and the term of President Laurent Gbagbo was extended for another year, with Banny's powers increased during that period.
Masa jabatannya diperkirakan akan berakhir pada Oktober 2006, ketika pemilihan umum digelar; namun, pemilu tidak digelar hingga tenggat waktu, dan masa jabatan Presiden Laurent Gbagbo diperpanjang selama setahun, dengan kekuatan Banny meningkat selama periode tersebut.