An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a ‘safe pair of hands’ vie for power in Ivory Coast
Former Ivorian first lady, Simone Gbagbo, business tycoon, Charles Ble Goude, and a veteran political figure, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, are currently vying for power in Ivory Coast as the country prepares for its upcoming presidential elections scheduled for later this year.
Simone Gbagbo, the wife of ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, who was acquitted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity in 2019, announced her candidacy for the presidential elections. She aims to appeal to supporters of her husband’s party and restore what she sees as the legacy of the Gbagbo era.
On the other hand, Charles Ble Goude, a former youth leader for Laurent Gbagbo and an ally of Simone Gbagbo, is also eyeing the presidency. Despite his past association with the Gbagbo regime, Ble Goude is positioning himself as a candidate of the youth, promising to bring fresh ideas and energy to Ivorian politics.
Amadou Gon Coulibaly, the current Prime Minister of Ivory Coast and a close ally of the incumbent president, Alassane Ouattara, is seen as a “safe pair of hands” by his supporters. Coulibaly, who has been endorsed by Ouattara’s party, is running on a platform of continuity and stability, aiming to build on the progress made under the current administration.
As the campaigns kick off, the Ivorian electorate faces a crucial choice between past allegiances, new faces, and a promise of stability. The upcoming elections will not only determine the future leadership of Ivory Coast but also test the country’s democratic processes and political maturity.
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