Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, president of the Mouvement des Générations Capables (MGC), has officially submitted her candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the headquarters of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) in Abidjan-Cocody, in the presence of a large delegation, including Charles Blé Goudé of Cojep.
Speaking after submitting her application, the former First Lady emphasized that this step was an essential part of the race for the highest office. “One of the steps when running for president is to submit the documents required by law. That is what we have just done,” she said.
Beyond the administrative aspect, Simone Ehivet Gbagbo emphasized her desire to see Côte d’Ivoire return to credible and peaceful elections. “I hope that our country will have exemplary, fair, transparent, and truly inclusive elections. The CEI is undoubtedly the most appropriate framework for reaffirming this desire,” she said.
Finally, she expressed her hope that the October 2025 election would confirm the victory of the candidate chosen by the majority of Ivorians, in strict compliance with democratic rules.
