On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Laurent Gbagbo held a press conference to address various topics, including the municipal election in Yopougon, where his son is a candidate.
Indeed, the former Ivorian president stated that his son, Michel Gbagbo, is a candidate for the mayoral position in Yopougon and that he would be present to support him. However, he claimed that the campaign was not yet over. “There is no dinosaur against my son in Yopougon. A candidate, the president of the National Assembly, against a member of the PPA-CI party. The campaign is not over yet. We’ll see if I will be in Yopougon,” he stated.
The significance of Laurent Gbagbo’s statement lies in the fact that he continues to be active in politics and is willing to support his son in his campaign for the mayoral position in Yopougon. The victory of Michel Gbagbo in this municipality would be a significant setback for his father’s party, the PPA-CI.
Furthermore, his statement is crucial due to the political tension prevailing in Ivory Coast. Tensions between the ruling party, the RHDP, and the opposition are high as the country prepares to hold municipal elections on September 2, 2023.
It is important to closely monitor the situation in Ivory Coast in the coming months. Additionally, the 2023 Yopougon municipal election could be a significant step in the country’s political future.
