Tiemoko Antoine Assalé, President of the Alliance for Democracy and Côte d’Ivoire (ADCI), officially announced his candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election during a statement made today in Yamoussoukro.

This announcement marks a significant development in Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral landscape, as various candidates and political parties begin to position themselves for the upcoming race. While the ADCI is not among the country’s major political forces, it could still play a role in shaping the political dynamics, particularly through potential alliances or by mobilizing a specific segment of the electorate.

At this stage, it remains to be seen which other candidates will enter the race — especially from the ruling RHDP party and the opposition — and what key issues will dominate the campaign. Likely focal points include security, economic development, youth employment, and social cohesion.

Tiemoko Antoine Assalé, President of the Alliance for Democracy and Côte d’Ivoire (ADCI), officially announced his candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election during a statement made today in Yamoussoukro.

This announcement marks a significant development in Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral landscape, as various candidates and political parties begin to position themselves for the upcoming race. While the ADCI is not among the country’s major political forces, it could still play a role in shaping the political dynamics, particularly through potential alliances or by mobilizing a specific segment of the electorate.

At this stage, it remains to be seen which other candidates will enter the race — especially from the ruling RHDP party and the opposition — and what key issues will dominate the campaign. Likely focal points include security, economic development, youth employment, and social cohesion.