By Redaction ARPS Media with Agencies
Opposition parties in the Ivory Coast are criticizing President Alassane Ouattara’s announcement to run for a fourth term, deeming it unconstitutional.
In a televised address, the 83-year-old president justified his candidacy by citing both his health and the Constitution. Pascal Affi N’Guessan, leader of the Ivorian Popular Front Party and a candidate in the upcoming election, highlighted that the original Constitution limited presidents to two terms, a point Ouattara disregarded after changing it to allow a third term in 2020.
N’Guessan questioned Ouattara’s previous commitment to transfer power to younger leaders and criticized the conditions for a fair electoral process, especially with the exclusion of key opposition leaders.
While Ouattara promises peaceful elections, N’Guessan doubts this due to the lack of transparency in the electoral process. He argues that Ouattara has divided the country and calls for unity and stability. Analysts note a strong demand for change among young Ivorians.
