Ivory Coast presidential election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Tensions are mounting over President Ouattara’s decision to run for a fourth term and a ban on opposition candidates.

By Shola Lawal

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Ivorians will head to the polls on Saturday, October 25, to vote in the presidential election amid widespread anger over incumbent President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run for a fourth consecutive term. Under the constitution, presidents may only serve a maximum of two terms; however, Ouattara argues major constitutional change which was implemented in 2016 “reset” his limit.

Ivory Coast presidential election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

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