The loincloths bearing the effigy of Laurent Gbagbo are out of stock due to the strong demand recorded since the announcement of his return to Abidjan, the official testified on Wednesday June 16, 2021. sales representative, Akissi Chantale, at the headquarters of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI, opposition) at Riviera 3 in Abidjan.
The enthusiasm of activists is indescribable, according to the sales manager. “Really, we are overwhelmed. These are 15 million FCFA of loincloths ordered and reserved. To date, there is no loincloth. We are out of order, ”she lamented, adding that supporters of the former president continue to book loincloths at a price of 5500 FCFA per piece.
Apart from these items, knitwear and polo shirts with prices varying between 3000 and 10,000 FCFA, are also offered to interested parties.
In addition, books, posters and gadgets dedicated to the REIT are sold. According to the seller of these items, the enthusiasm is palpable. “Ten years that we have been waiting for Laurent Gbagbo’s return to the country, understand the mobilization,” he said.
The President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, decided to give the presidential pavilion to welcome Laurent Gbagbo, Thursday, June 17, 2021. He also authorized that the organizing committee installs in the pavilion, tarpaulins for the notabilities who would like to come, Dr Assoa Adou announced Monday, June 14, 2021, at his party’s headquarters in Abidjan Riviera.
Definitively acquitted on March 30, 2021 of all charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé expressed their desire to return to their country. For 10 years, they were tried on several counts, including that of crimes against humanity.
Source: Agence Ivoirienne de Presse