PDCI-RDA leadership contested in Ivorian court

PDCI-RDA Tidjane Thiam Côte d'Ivoire politics Abidjan court Aziz Thiam

The Court of First Instance in Abidjan is set to deliver a verdict regarding the legitimacy of Tidjane Thiam’s presidency of the PDCI-RDA, Côte d’Ivoire’s primary opposition party. The legal challenge, brought by party members Charles Tchétché Abié and Antoine Siaba, contests the regularity of the extraordinary congress held in May 2025 that re-elected Thiam.

The plaintiffs argue that the internal statutes of the party were not respected during the election process. This legal battle follows previous disputes concerning Thiam’s eligibility, including past inquiries into his French nationality, which he reportedly renounced in 2025.

In a separate but related development involving the party, Aziz Thiam, the PDCI-RDA Vice-President and brother of Tidjane Thiam, has been summoned to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Brigade in Abidjan on October 23, 2026. This summons follows several other legal proceedings targeting PDCI-RDA officials, including Georges Philippe Ezaley and Roger M’Bia, who were recently placed under judicial supervision.

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Abidjan · Aziz Thiam · Charles Tchétché Abié · PDCI-RDA · Tidjane Thiam

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Aziz Thiam is summoned to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Brigade on October 23, 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Abidjan Court of First Instance scheduled a verdict for October 22, 2026. www.pressafrik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tidjane Thiam renounced his French nationality in 2025. www.pressafrik.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Georges Philippe Ezaley and Roger M’Bia have been placed under judicial supervision.
[● 2 SOURCES] The plaintiffs allege a failure to respect the party's internal statutes. www.pressafrik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Charles Tchétché Abié and Antoine Siaba are contesting the regularity of the May 2025 PDCI-RDA extraordinary congress. www.pressafrik.com