Ex-Ivorian Leader Gbagbo Shocks Nation: Announces Bombshell 2025 Presidential Run!

In a significant political development, former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has decided to throw his hat into the ring for the 2025 presidential elections, leading the party he founded.

This decision of Gbagbo to run the 2025 Presidential Elections marks a notable return to the forefront of Ivorian politics for Gbagbo, who governed the nation from 2000 until his arrest in 2011 following post-electoral violence.

After a decade-long ordeal that saw him acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2019 on charges of war crimes related to his role in the civil war that ensued from his refusal to concede defeat in the 2010 election, Gbagbo returned to Ivory Coast in 2021.

Upon his return, he launched the African People’s Party – Cote d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), marking a new chapter in his political career.

Despite losing control of his previously founded Ivorian Popular Front (IPF) while detained, Gbagbo’s influence among his supporters has not waned.

His commitment to leading PPA-CI into the 2025 presidential race underscores the deep-rooted loyalty and support he continues to command within certain factions of the Ivorian populace.

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The 2025 election is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Ivory Coast. With President Alassane Ouattara, who secured re-election in 2020, yet to disclose his intentions regarding another term, the political landscape is rife with speculation.

Adding to the intrigue is the emergence of Tidjane Thiam, the former CEO of Credit Suisse, as a potential contender.

Thiam’s recent appointment as the president of the PDCI, a major opposition party, positions him as a notable figure in the upcoming electoral battle, though the party has not officially announced its candidate.

Gbagbo’s decision to contest the election is not merely a personal political resurgence but signals a broader reconfiguration of Ivory Coast’s political dynamics.

His participation adds a layer of complexity to an already intricate political scene, potentially rekindling old rivalries while forging new alliances.

As the nation approaches the 2025 presidential election, the political narrative is far from written.

Gbagbo ‘s return to the political arena, Ouattara’s potential bid for another term, and the prospect of Thiam as a fresh yet formidable competitor all point towards an electoral process that promises to be closely watched, both within Ivory Coast and by the international community.

The question now is how these developments will shape the country’s path forward, amidst the echoes of its tumultuous past and the hopeful aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous future.

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