The government of the Ivory Coast has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following criticism over its handling of the October 2025 presidential election.

Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly says the decision was approved after repeated disputes surrounding the commission's independence and management of elections.

He added that the move is intended to pave the way for a new electoral management system and help restore public confidence in the electoral process, to ensure peaceful polls.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, Advocacy Officer at the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS)...

The government of the Ivory Coast has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following criticism over its handling of the October 2025 presidential election.
Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly says the decision was approved after repeated disputes surrounding the commission's independence and management of elections.
He added that the move is intended to pave the way for a new electoral management system and help restore public confidence in the electoral process, to ensure peaceful polls.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, Advocacy Officer at the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS)...

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