Gbagbo’s party strongly opposed the conviction of two people close to Soro

In Côte d’Ivoire, the conviction of two senior officials of the Generation and Popular Unity party, to which Guillaume Soro belongs, did not remain indifferent to the African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by Laurent Gbagbo. In a press release, the PPA-CI strongly condemned the act.

On August 16, 2024, Mamadou Traoré, a senior executive of the Generation and People’s Solidarity Organization (GPS), was sentenced to two years in prison for spreading false information on social networks and disturbing public order. The person involved, Kando Soumahoro, was sentenced to prison.

Too many people condemn…

Biankuma’s former deputy was sentenced to three years in prison, one of which was suspended. He was charged with disturbing public order. In fact, the former MP was accused of participating in a meeting of opposition political movements and civil society organizations on August 9 in the name of GPS, calling for a political dialogue to allow for inclusive and peaceful elections in 2025. Court judgment, 2021. Kando Soumahoro’s defense lawyers, who decided to appeal, strongly disputed the court’s decision. This is based on the fact that the dissolution of GPS is not final, as it is still before the Supreme Court.

…which makes PPA-CI lose control

Faced with a second court ruling against GPS executives, Phenylalanine CI In a press release issued on Thursday, he strongly condemned “this heavy sentence”. He condemned “a serious attack on freedom of opinion and expression just a few months before the presidential elections in October 2025”. Laurent Gbagbowe must “strongly” condemn what he called “the extreme and shameful use of justice to intimidate and bully the political opposition”. The party also protested against what it called “the dictatorial practices of the RHDP regime” and expressed the PPA-CI’s solidarity with the “unjustly imprisoned GPS executives”.

Just a reminder, a few days ago, Guillaume Soro responded positively to the call President Laurent Gbagbo launched the Bonoua Alliance to form an opposition coalition to oppose Alassane Ouattara during the 2025 elections.