On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Jean-Louis Billon, the candidate of the Democratic Congress (CODE), praised the strong voter turnout during the presidential election after casting his ballot at Groupe Scolaire Sanassidougou in Dabakala.

“The first thing is that democracy must work. And for it to work, we must participate in voting,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of mass citizen participation in this crucial national event.

The CODE candidate expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the electoral campaign, which he described as “very satisfactory.” “For me, I did not encounter any problems during the campaign. Everything went rather smoothly,” he said, while expressing a slight regret that the campaign “did not last one more week,” as he felt he was “in a very satisfactory momentum.”

After voting, Jean-Louis Billon indicated that he would go to his headquarters to monitor the voting process, while expressing confidence in the continuation of the electoral process.

Highlighting the importance of this election for the country’s future, he described it as “a crucial moment for our nation, as we are at a turning point for a generational transition.” He also issued a special call to the youth, urging them to “go out and vote massively to express this desire for change.”

The CODE candidate concluded by reaffirming his composure: “I am confident. I have prepared for this, patiently.”