Abidjan, 30 January, 2025 / 8:19 pm (ACI Africa).
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on the country’s politicians to focus on unity and peace ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for October this year.
In a message issued at the end of their 126th Plenary Assembly on January 26, CECCI members underscore the need for a peaceful and fair electoral process, urging politicians to rekindle the nation’s hope.
With the presidential elections just months away, the Catholic Bishops warn that the behavior of the population and politicians leading to the elections will be pivotal for the country’s future.
“There is no doubt that the Ivorian nation is at a crossroads in this Jubilee year, which is also an election year. The way its sons and daughters conduct themselves during this period will be crucial for its survival,” CECCI members say.
They express concern about potential political unrest, before, during, or after the elections.