Ivory Coast’s Leader Alassane Ouattara Re-elected for Fourth Term
(MENAFN) Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Alassane Ouattara has secured another presidential term after provisional election tallies confirmed his overwhelming victory Monday, marking his fourth consecutive mandate at the helm of the West African nation.
Independent Electoral Commission chief Ibrahime Kuibiert-Coulibaly unveiled results showing Ouattara captured 89.77% of ballots cast in Saturday's nationwide polling.
Approximately 8.7 million registered voters—both domestic and abroad—were authorized to participate in the electoral exercise. Official figures indicate turnout reached 50.1%, according to commission data.
Ouattara faced four challengers in the presidential contest.
Ex-Commerce Minister Jean-Louis Billon, who publicly acknowledged Ouattara's triumph Sunday, secured 3.09% of votes, while Simone Gbagbo, who previously served as first lady, obtained 2.42%.
Final certification of election outcomes is anticipated from the Constitutional Council within days.
The 83-year-old president orchestrated constitutional amendments in 2016 eliminating restrictions on consecutive presidential mandates.
Ouattara's 2020 electoral victory delivered him 94% support.
The electoral period witnessed heightened political friction following authorities' decision to exclude prominent opposition contenders, triggering demonstrations in southern regions historically aligned with opposition movements.
Opposition leader Laurent Gbagbo of the African People's Party of Ivory Coast (PPACI) faced disqualification stemming from prior criminal proceedings, while former Credit Suisse executive Tidjane Thiam was ruled ineligible over citizenship complications involving dual nationality.
Holding presidential authority since 2011, Ouattara positioned his campaign around youth-centered policies.
His administration has pledged to tackle pressing security threats and economic instability confronting the nation.
Opposition politicians, however, condemn his governance record for inadequate responses to wealth disparities and escalating living expenses.
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