OUATTARA DECLARES FOURTH TERM BID AMID CONSTITUTIONAL CONTROVERSY IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
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President Alassane Ouattara has officially announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming October 25 presidential election, sparking intense backlash from opposition figures who argue the move violates the constitution.
The 83-year-old leader made the declaration during a televised address on Tuesday, following his nomination by the ruling Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) party. Citing the country’s rising security and economic challenges, Ouattara said his candidacy is both constitutional and necessary.
“I am a candidate because the constitution of our country
