Guillaume Soro, a controversial Ivorian political figure, recently made a surprising announcement: he is ending his exile and considering a return to Africa. The former President of the National Assembly and Prime Minister had been in exile for more than four years, fleeing legal proceedings in Côte d’Ivoire. Sentenced in absentia to life in prison for “endangering state security”, Guillaume Soro now says he wants to face his destiny and return to his ancestral land. However, the details of his return remain unclear.
In a video published on his social networks, Guillaume Soro expresses his weariness of being far from his native land and announces the end of his exile. However, he does not specify the date of his return, nor if he will actually return to Ivory Coast. His campaign manager has suggested he might move to another country in neighboring Africa. This decision raised many questions about his political strategy and his real intentions.
In his video, Guillaume Soro accuses Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara of wanting to track him down wherever he is. He mentions an attempted arrest in Istanbul to demonstrate the determination of the regime in place. He also reaffirms his innocence in the face of the accusations against him and refuses to be considered a fugitive. According to him, he did not commit any crime that would merit such a sentence.
This announcement comes a few months after Guillaume Soro’s declaration concerning his candidacy for the 2025 presidential election in Ivory Coast. Despite his legal problems, he seems to persist in his political ambitions and wishes to contribute to national reconciliation. He says he wants to participate in building peace in Africa and contribute to building a country where all sons and daughters are reconciled.
The return of Guillaume Soro provokes contrasting reactions within the political class in Côte d’Ivoire. While some see him as a leader capable of bringing people together and contributing to the political stability of the country, others see him as a spoilsport and a divisive factor. In any case, his return could shake up the Ivorian political scene and influence the electoral landscape in the coming years.
In conclusion, the announced return of Guillaume Soro from exile raises many questions and raises debates in the political sphere in Côte d’Ivoire. His decision to end his exile and return to Africa, although the details remain unclear, shows his determination to continue his political career and contribute to national reconciliation. It remains to be seen how the country will react to his return and what impact this will have on the Ivorian political landscape.