A few days before the presidential election on October 25, 2025, the Ivorian Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, Amadou Coulibaly, was a guest on the program En tête-à-tête on France 24. In this exclusive interview, the close collaborator of outgoing President Alassane Ouattara reaffirmed the presidential camp's determination to win in the first round.

A clear objective: victory in the first round

"We are working to ensure President Ouattara wins in the first round," Amadou Coulibaly said firmly, emphasizing the mobilization of the ruling RHDP party. According to him, local organizations, youth, and support movements "are fully engaged on the ground to ensure a massive vote in favor of the head of state."

The minister defended President Ouattara's record, which he described as "one of the most impressive on the continent in terms of economic stability, infrastructure, and governance." He insisted that this stability is "the foundation of the trust Ivorians place in the RHDP."

A response to opposition criticism

Asked about the opposition's accusations of an unbalanced campaign and a tense political climate, Amadou Coulibaly rejected these criticisms, saying that "the rules of the game are clear and fair."

"The election will take place with transparency and respect for institutions."

— Amadou Coulibaly, on France 24.

He recalled that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) operates “completely independently” and that the government “does not intervene in its functioning”.

Ouattara, guarantor of continuity

For the government spokesperson, Alassane Ouattara's candidacy is part of a national project: "Continue the modernization of the country, strengthen social cohesion and consolidate democratic achievements."

According to Coulibaly, the outgoing president is “the guarantor of a stable Ivory Coast, open to the world and geared towards sustainable development.”

A speech of confidence and mobilization

Throughout the interview, Amadou Coulibaly repeatedly called for the mobilization of RHDP voters. He praised “the political maturity of the Ivorian people” and called for a “peaceful, dignified, and exemplary” election.

The minister also sought to reassure in the face of regional tensions: “Côte d'Ivoire has learned the lessons of the past. We want peaceful elections, with respect for opinions and differences.”