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During his speech, the Ouattara reiterated his commitment to working harder for the wellbeing of the Ivorian youth. The presidential campaign is taking place against a backdrop of tension, amid fears of unrest.
Thousands of young people from municipalities across the district and several regions of Ivory Coast responded to its call to come together to reaffirm their support for candidate President Alassane Ouattara. The 83-year-old is running for a fourth term in the presidential election due to take place on 25 October. RHDP supporter, Edmond Gbogbo, said he chose to follow Ouattara because he is a “father” who keeps his promises.
In an atmosphere marked by songs, dances and slogans, the message was clear, to mobilize young people around the values of peace, stability, and progress. Siaka Kone, a Member of Parliament for the city of Bouaflé, said he was proud to have travelled with 10,000 young people to join the rally with the youth of Ivory Coast and Ouattara. During his speech, the Ouattara reiterated his commitment to working harder for the wellbeing of the Ivorian youth. The presidential campaign is taking place against a backdrop of tension, amid fears of unrest.
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Opposition leaders, including the former head of state, Laurent Gbagbo, and Tidjane Thiam who is president of the PDCI-RDA party, believe Ouattara should not seek a fourth term in office.