Koumassi Campement Case: District Council Disavows Ouattara for Bacongo

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Koumassi Campement Case: District Council Disavows Ouattara for Bacongo

The Autonomous District Council of Abidjan expressed its support for Cissé Ibrahima Bacongo regarding the Koumassi eviction, contradicting President Alassane Ouattara's stance. Danho Paulin Claude, the Council's spokesperson, stated that Bacongo's actions were in accordance with the rules and in the interest of the people. This statement comes after Ouattara labeled the eviction as illegal and promised sanctions. The Republic Prosecutor also identified Bacongo as the orchestrator of the operation during a recent press conference.

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