On March 1st, at the Angré Stadium in Cocody, President Laurent Gbagbo addressed a mobilized crowd, raising major issues that concern Ivorians. At the heart of his speech: land issues, administrative and political corruption, as well as a call to the youth for active mobilization to reclaim power.

Land: A Challenge to Address to Preserve Peace

The President warned about the growing tensions related to land, a problem affecting many families in Côte d'Ivoire. “You find a piece of land, and there are 4 or 5 people with a land title. Be careful. Otherwise, we will have land problems, land disputes.” In light of this, he emphasized the need for legislative reform to avoid conflicts: “If we want to avoid fights, wars over land, we need a law on land.”
He also strongly condemned the destruction of villages, especially in Adjamé: “What they did in Adjamé is a disgrace for Côte d'Ivoire. One morning, they destroy the villages... I disagree with that!” For him, no measure should “dehumanize people,” reiterating his commitment to governance that respects citizens' rights.

A Development Model to Defend

Laurent Gbagbo spoke about his achievements in infrastructure, proudly recalling: “I built the National Assembly in Yamoussoukro, and I did not borrow to do it.” He highlighted his key role in modernizing the country: “It was Gbagbo Laurent who made it possible for the highway to go from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro.”
Regarding land planning, he reaffirmed his vision for Yamoussoukro as the country’s political capital, while advocating for a balanced distribution of industries: “The capital will be in Yamoussoukro, but we will not place factories in Yamoussoukro. We can place them in surrounding cities like Tiébissou, Sinfra, Singrobo…”

A Call for Youth Mobilization

Finally, the President urged the Ivorian youth to actively engage in the fight for the return to power: “Be strong, campaign, so we can take back power.” A clear and determined message marking the beginning of a major political mobilization.
In a context where many challenges remain, President Laurent Gbagbo once again affirmed his ambition to restore social justice and protect the interests of the Ivorian people.