Opposition lawmaker and PDCI spokesperson Brédoumy Soumaïla Traoré has been taken into police custody in Côte d’Ivoire after honoring a summons at the Abidjan police headquarters. His arrest has added fresh strain to the country’s already charged political climate.

Authorities have accused Traoré of incitement to insurrection and conspiracy against state authority—serious allegations that come at a time of heightened sensitivity ahead of key political moments. The details of the evidence supporting these charges have yet to be made public.

The PDCI responded swiftly, condemning the arrest as an act of targeted political persecution. Party officials insist that the accusations are unfounded and form part of a broader effort to intimidate opposition voices.

As the case unfolds, civil society groups and political observers are calling for transparency, due process, and restraint from all sides to prevent a further escalation of tensions in Côte d’Ivoire.