By Desmond Nleya
Ivory Coast’s government has officially resigned, clearing the way for the formation of a new cabinet following the ruling party’s overwhelming victory in last month’s legislative elections.
President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation on Wednesday, January 7, after his Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) secured more than 75 percent of seats in the National Assembly. The parliamentary triumph comes just two months after Ouattara was re-elected for a fourth term, winning nearly 90 percent of the vote.
Despite the cabinet’s resignation, significant changes are not expected. Most ministers won their parliamentary races convincingly and are widely anticipated to retain their portfolios. Until a new cabinet is appointed—expected before the end of the month—the outgoing government will continue managing routine state affairs.
Addressing ministers, President Ouattara said the election results reflected strong public confidence in the government, but urged his team to intensify efforts to accelerate development projects and improve the living standards of Ivorians.
Political attention is now shifting to key upcoming appointments, including the election of a new Speaker of the National Assembly and the potential nomination of a new vice president, who would be next in the constitutional line of succession.
At 84, President Ouattara has embarked on what is widely expected to be his final term in office under the current constitution.
Source: African News
