The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) has launched a diplomatic campaign to advocate for an inclusive and peaceful presidential election this October. The move follows the controversial removal of its candidate, Tidiane Thiam, from the electoral roll.

On Wednesday, a PDCI parliamentary delegation met with officials at the United States Embassy in Abidjan. The talks centered on concerns over Thiam’s disqualification and its implications for the upcoming vote.

The party is calling for international support to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. PDCI leaders insist that barring their candidate undermines democracy.

With tensions rising ahead of the polls, the PDCI’s diplomatic outreach signals a strategic effort to rally both domestic and international attention.