Overview

• Tidjane Thiam, a former minister and international banker, has been officially nominated as the PDCI's candidate for the October 2025 presidential election.
• Thiam secured 99.5% of votes at the PDCI convention, with a turnout surpassing 93%, solidifying his position as the party's choice.
• The nomination follows Thiam's March declaration that he renounced his French citizenship to meet eligibility requirements under Ivorian law.
• Electoral authorities continue to bar key figures, including former president Laurent Gbagbo, from the race, intensifying political tensions.
• The ruling RHDP party is expected to nominate President Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term, raising questions about constitutional term limits.