Incumbent Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in before the Constitutional Council on Monday in Abidjan for a fourth five-year term, following his re-election in the first round of the October 25 presidential election.
Before an audience that included a dozen African heads of state, former leaders, and government officials, the Constitutional Council convened in a formal session at the presidential palace in Abidjan to read the decision announcing the final results of the October 25 election.
Alassane Ouattara was re-elected with 89.77% of the vote, ahead of Jean-Louis Billon (3.09%), Simone Ehivet-Gbagbo (2.42%), Ahoua Don Melo (1.97%), and Henriette Lagou (1.15%).
After the reading of the decision, Alassane Ouattara, with his right hand raised and the other resting on the Ivorian Constitution, pronounced the official oath.
"Before the sovereign people of Côte d’Ivoire, I solemnly swear on my honor to faithfully respect and uphold the Constitution, to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, to conscientiously fulfill the duties of my office in the superior interest of the nation; may the people withdraw their trust from me and may I face the full force of the law if I betray my oath,” he declared.
Following his swearing-in, the newly reinstated president was bestowed the title of "Grand Master of the Orders” by the Grand Chancellor of the National Order, Ally Coulibaly, who presented him with the Grand Collar of the Order.
After being officially invested, Alassane Ouattara pledged to be "the president of all Ivorians, without exception.”
He highlighted Côte d’Ivoire’s achievements over the past fifteen years, including the restoration of state authority, the consolidation of peace, and strong economic growth.
Ouattara also addressed several challenges, including the threat of terrorism, cyber-terrorism, and food security, while reaffirming his commitment to making Côte d’Ivoire an energy hub and placing youth and women at the center of his priorities.
During the next five years, he announced, Côte d’Ivoire will pursue an economy focused on transformation, a more efficient industrial sector, a more competitive private sector, and modern energy, transport, and digital infrastructure.