Fatshimetrie: PDCI President’s Political Tour in Southwestern Côte d’Ivoire
The Ivorian political landscape is abuzz with PDCI President Tidjane Thiam’s recent tour of southwestern Côte d’Ivoire. The visit has attracted the attention of political observers and citizens alike as the country prepares for a major election in sixteen months.
The Nawa region chosen for this tour is of strategic importance to the PDCI. Having won this region in previous elections, the party understands the importance of consolidating its support among the people of Bas-Sassandra, a key region with a large population of nearly 2 million. PDCI spokesperson Soumaïla Bredoumy emphasizes the need to raise awareness among citizens in this region, who face access difficulties and problems with administrative documents.
The PDCI’s choice of this region is strategic. By extending its actions beyond its traditional stronghold, the party seeks to reach a wider audience and secure the support of a diverse population, as highlighted by Geoffroy-Julien Kouao, political scientist and lawyer. He highlights the diverse nature of the population of Bas-Sassandra, including both indigenous and non-indigenous people, in a region with strong cocoa-growing activity.
The PDCI president’s tour is also part of a recent internal restructuring of the party, marked by the appointment of senior representatives at the level of each district and the diaspora. Tidjane Thiam takes this opportunity to assess the effectiveness of this new organization and to ensure that the needs of activists on the ground are satisfactorily addressed.
This approach demonstrates the PDCI’s desire to strengthen its presence and political anchoring in key regions of the country, in view of the upcoming elections. It also demonstrates a desire to be close to citizens, by listening to their concerns and seeking to respond to them proactively.
In conclusion, the PDCI president’s political tour in the southwest of Côte d’Ivoire is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening the party, broadening its electoral base and maintaining its political relevance in a constantly changing national context. Mobilizing activists and raising awareness among citizens in this strategic region are crucial for the PDCI, which intends to play a major role in the Ivorian political landscape as the next elections approach.