By RFPosted on 30-11-2019Modified on 30-11-2019 at 23:08

During his state trip to Hambol, President Ouattara reiterated his willingness to hand over power. But he warned his traditional rivals: if they show up, he will go to the presidential election of 2020.

" Côte d'Ivoire belongs to future generations. But as I see some hesitations in some of my generation, that's why I did not announce my decision. But rest assured, my intention is to transfer power to a new generation, assured the Ivorian President . But, but, but ... Attention! I want everyone in my generation to understand that our time is up. And that we must all put aside. So if they decide to be candidates, I will be a candidate! "

With these remarks, President Ouattara continues to prolong the suspense about his possible candidacy for 2020 . But for some, this question of generation is only a pretext. For a year, Alassane Ouattara casts doubt in the Ivorian political class.

And his last statement on a possible candidacy of Henri Konan Bédié that would force him to present himself is a " new ambiguity " according to political scientist Sylvain N'Guessan.

Boasting an exemplary record, the Ivorian president says he wants to give way. For several months, it is Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly who is the favorite to be the candidate of the RHDP.

Still for Sylvain N'Guessan, if it is not Alassane Ouattara who is a candidate, the presidential party is not certain to win the election. " In his camp, his successors are not sufficiently prepared. All the polls give the losing RHDP if it is Gon Coulibaly who goes there , "he analyzes.

For another observer of Ivorian political life, the president " is afraid of losing face with all the promises he has made since 2010 that have not been made. He knows that people are not happy, and that it is the silent youth who will make the election . "

Several times, Alassane Ouattara said to make public his decision during 2020. The time for the president to observe the actions of the rival parties.

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