On October 25, 2025, Côte d’Ivoire’s voters went to the polls to choose their next president. Nearly 8.7 million citizens cast their ballots at around 26,000 polling stations across the country, observed by national and international monitors.
In Côte d’Ivoire, voters and candidates went to the polls on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The five presidential candidates cast their ballots—some in Abidjan, others in their hometowns across the country while over 25,000 polling stations, including 308 abroad, were open. In Cocody, Abidjan, RHDP candidate Alassane Ouattara and independent candidate Ahoua Don Mello voted at their respective polling stations, both praising voter turnout and commending the peaceful and transparent conduct of the election.
I can see with this election that peace has returned, that people have come out to vote, and I want to express my gratitude.
Alassane Ouattara, Presidential Candidate, RHDP
For me, the voice of the ballot box is the most meaningful way to put an end to something we no longer want.
Ahoua Don Mello , Presidential Candidate
Simone Gbagbo, the candidate of the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC), cast her ballot at the Rivera Golf 1 Private Primary School. The MGC candidate praised the patriotism of the voters.
I cannot give exact numbers; I will just say that the trend is in my favour.
Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, Presidential Candidate, MGC
Voters on site largely expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, noting the efficient coordination of electoral staff and the presence of both national and regional observers.
Voting is a right, so I decided to come and vote. I voted for my candidate.
ARMAND LAGO, Voter
Everything is going well. We are receiving information from all regions, and we are satisfied with how the election is being conducted.
ABOUBACAR KONE, General Coordinator of Africanism Observers
The 8 million voters will determine the next president who will lead Côte d’Ivoire for the next five years and will have to address key socio-economic challenges, including reducing poverty rate, which stood at 37% in 2024, and tackling persistent inequalities.
