Change of government in Ivory Coast: New team to prepare for the 2025 presidential election
President Alassane Ouattara recently announced the reshuffle of his government in Côte d’Ivoire, dismissing Prime Minister Patrick Achi as well as members of the outgoing government. This decision, which had been expected for some time, aims to put in place a new government team to prepare for the 2025 presidential election.
Although the presidential party RHDP emerged largely victorious in the local and senatorial elections in September, President Ouattara wishes to strengthen social cohesion and respond to the concerns of the population in a context marked by growing inflation. To do this, it is planned to form a mission government, combining technocrats and politicians, in order to implement effective policies to curb inflation and revive the economy.
This reshuffle is therefore more than a simple change of ministerial cabinet. It reflects a desire on the part of the president to tackle the country’s economic and social challenges, and to put in place concrete measures to prepare for the 2025 presidential election. By choosing to form a new government team, Alassane Ouattara shows its determination to accelerate the country’s major development projects and to meet the population’s expectations in terms of economic growth and job creation.
Speculation is rife as to the composition of this new government. Several names are already circulating, such as that of Alassane Ouattara’s chief of staff, Fidèle Sarassoro, or that of the secretary general of the presidency, Abdourahmane Cissé. The next few days will therefore be crucial to knowing the new team which will be responsible for supporting the president in his ambitions for the country.
In conclusion, this government reshuffle in Côte d’Ivoire demonstrates the desire of President Alassane Ouattara to address the country’s economic and social challenges, while preparing for the presidential election of 2025. With a new team which will have to implement policies effective in curbing inflation and reviving the economy, the president displays his determination to accelerate the country’s development and meet the expectations of the population.