The claim
“The government of Ivory Coast dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following sustained opposition criticism of its election handling.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent news sources confirm that the Ivorian government dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of elections and perceived lack of independence.
What we found
Multiple independent news sources confirm that the Ivorian government dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of elections and perceived lack of independence.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly stated the CEI was dissolved following sustained criticism of its election handling.
channelafrica.co.za· Channel Africa report confirms dissolution - Background
The Ivorian government disbanded the CEI amid criticisms regarding its election management, aiming to establish a new election system.
devdiscourse.com· DevDiscourse report confirms dissolution - Background
The dissolution followed opposition accusations that the CEI lacked independence and was aligned with the ruling coalition, prompting the government to act.
channelafrica.co.za· Background on CEI dissolution
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