Cote d’Ivoire is currently a nation in mourning following the death of Amadou Soumahoro, president of the Ivorian assembly.

Soumahoro who died on Saturday at the age of 68, was considered a loyalist of President Alassane Ouattara and an icon in the country’s political landscape

Until his death, the President of the Assembly has made long stays abroad in recent months for medical reasons. 

Imoh Edet tells us about the life and times of the deceased Ivorian politician.