Fatshimetrie. Political news in Côte d’Ivoire: Simone Ehivet, former wife of former President Laurent Gbagbo, is launching herself into the 2025 presidential race.
The Ivorian political scene is in turmoil with the announcement of Simone Ehivet’s candidacy for the 2025 presidential election. Formerly known as Simone Gbagbo, she won the nomination of her party, the Mouvement des Générations Capables (MGC), at a congress held in her hometown of Moossou, in the southeast of Côte d’Ivoire.
In her candidacy speech, Ehivet stressed the importance of national reconciliation through an amnesty, food sovereignty and industrialization as her priorities for the country. Her experience as a teacher and her long-standing political commitment make her an important candidate in this complex political context.
Simone Ehivet’s political career dates back to the 1970s, when she became involved as a trade unionist. In 1973, she met Laurent Gbagbo, thus giving rise to a political and personal collaboration that has marked the history of Côte d’Ivoire. Together, they founded the Ivorian Popular Front in 1982 to oppose the reign of Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
The divorce of Laurent Gbagbo and Simone Ehivet in June 2023, after 34 years of marriage, surprised many political observers. However, their separation has not affected Simone Ehivet’s political commitment, who is now pursuing her own path to the presidency.
Other contenders for the 2025 presidential election include Pascal Affi N’Guessan, who took over the leadership of the Ivorian Popular Front in Gbagbo’s absence. This diversity of candidates promises a lively election campaign and raises questions about the political future of Côte d’Ivoire.
In conclusion, Simone Ehivet’s candidacy for the 2025 presidential election marks an important milestone in Côte d’Ivoire’s political history. Her commitment to national reconciliation and economic development makes her a candidate to watch closely in the months to come. Ivorian democracy flourishes through this diversity of political actors, offering citizens a crucial choice for the future of their country.