Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo used his platform in the 4th edition of the Renaissance Festival in the town of Songon M’Brathé to condemn the imprisonment of political activists.
The political and cultural gathering was organised by his African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) party which this week re-elected the 80-year-old as its president.
“We have many comrades in prison. We must not only think of them, but we must work to ensure they are released,” Gbagbo said.
Last October, an Ivorian court sentenced dozens of people to prison for taking part in banned demonstrations against the exclusion of candidates, including Gbagbo, in elections.