Ivory Coast President Ouattara to stand for a fourth term in office
Ouattara's announcement on Tuesday ends month of speculation about whether he would be a candidate in the 25 October polls.
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00:00Ivory Coast's long-standing President Alassane Ouattara says he will be running for a fourth term in office, ending months of speculation.
00:08In 2016, he changed the constitution to extend the number of terms a president can stand.
00:17The presidential election will be held on Saturday, the 25th of October, 2025.
00:22This election will be an opportunity to confirm once again the strength of our institutions and the deep roots of our democracy.
00:34As I've said on several occasions, all measures have been taken to ensure that the elections are peaceful, democratic and transparent.
00:45His announcement will likely spark anger among the Ivorian opposition, which boycotted the 2020 election in protest against Ouattara's third term, which it deemed unconstitutional.
01:02Yes, I'm running for office because our country's constitution allows me to serve another term and my health permits it.
01:10I'm running because our country is facing unprecedented security, economic and monetary challenges that require experience to manage.
01:25Indeed, the terrorist threat is growing in the sub-region, and international economic uncertainties pose a risk to our country.
01:34This is a reality that no one can deny, a reality that I cannot ignore.
01:44I'm running because I want our beloved Côte d'Ivoire to remain a country of peace and security.
01:53I continue to remain a country of peace and security.
02:01Candidates for the two main opposition parties are currently barred from standing in the October poll.
