Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ABIDJAN1006
2006-09-08 18:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abidjan
Cable title:
COTE D'IVOIRE: POLITICAL REACTIONS TO
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ABIDJAN 001006
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
KINSHASA PLS PASS BRAZZAVILLE
EUCOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/08/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV IV
SUBJECT: COTE D'IVOIRE: POLITICAL REACTIONS TO
GOVERNMENT'S RESIGNATION
REF: ABIDJAN 997
Classified By: Economic Officer Erfana Dar for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABIDJAN 001006
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
KINSHASA PLS PASS BRAZZAVILLE
EUCOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/08/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV IV
SUBJECT: COTE D'IVOIRE: POLITICAL REACTIONS TO
GOVERNMENT'S RESIGNATION
REF: ABIDJAN 997
Classified By: Economic Officer Erfana Dar for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
1. (C) Opposition UDPCI party leader and Minister of
Cooperation and African Integration Albert Mabri Toikeuse
told the Ambassador that Prime Minister Banny did not consult
with his ministers before he announced the cabinet's
resignation on September 7 (reftel). New Forces (NF)
spokesman Sidiki Konate told the Ambassador yesterday that
the New Forces are in stand-by mode and they do not object in
principle to the formation of a new government but are
waiting to see what the PM will propose. However, in a
September 8 press release, the NF criticize Banny for
dissolving the government without prior consultation with
political leaders and describe his action as a violation of
UNSC Resolution 1633.
2. (U) The G-7 opposition parties (which include the three
FN factions) also released a communique published on
September 8, in which they reject the dissolution of the
government and the presentation of Banny's resignation to
President Gbagbo, who they assert did not appoint the Prime
Minister. The G-7 refuses to participate in any government
formed by a prime minister appointed outside of the framework
of UNSC 1633 and calls on the international community to help
bring about the naming of a new executive to replace Banny to
manage the transition to new elections.
3. (C) Comment: As is too often the case, Prime Minister
Banny has created more problems for himself by trying to do
too many things on his own. His failure to consult with his
ministers before announcing the government's resignation is
all the more puzzling because he walked straight out of a
cabinet meeting to announce it. On the other hand, the NF
and political opposition, by sitting aside with their arms
folded waiting for the Prime Minister to come to them, are
missing an opportunity to influence the shaping of the new
government. Whether Prime Minster Banny was technically
appointed by the President or the international community is
far less important than the direction where this country is
headed in the days and weeks to come.
Hooks
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
KINSHASA PLS PASS BRAZZAVILLE
EUCOM FOR POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/08/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV IV
SUBJECT: COTE D'IVOIRE: POLITICAL REACTIONS TO
GOVERNMENT'S RESIGNATION
REF: ABIDJAN 997
Classified By: Economic Officer Erfana Dar for reasons 1.4 (b) & (d)
1. (C) Opposition UDPCI party leader and Minister of
Cooperation and African Integration Albert Mabri Toikeuse
told the Ambassador that Prime Minister Banny did not consult
with his ministers before he announced the cabinet's
resignation on September 7 (reftel). New Forces (NF)
spokesman Sidiki Konate told the Ambassador yesterday that
the New Forces are in stand-by mode and they do not object in
principle to the formation of a new government but are
waiting to see what the PM will propose. However, in a
September 8 press release, the NF criticize Banny for
dissolving the government without prior consultation with
political leaders and describe his action as a violation of
UNSC Resolution 1633.
2. (U) The G-7 opposition parties (which include the three
FN factions) also released a communique published on
September 8, in which they reject the dissolution of the
government and the presentation of Banny's resignation to
President Gbagbo, who they assert did not appoint the Prime
Minister. The G-7 refuses to participate in any government
formed by a prime minister appointed outside of the framework
of UNSC 1633 and calls on the international community to help
bring about the naming of a new executive to replace Banny to
manage the transition to new elections.
3. (C) Comment: As is too often the case, Prime Minister
Banny has created more problems for himself by trying to do
too many things on his own. His failure to consult with his
ministers before announcing the government's resignation is
all the more puzzling because he walked straight out of a
cabinet meeting to announce it. On the other hand, the NF
and political opposition, by sitting aside with their arms
folded waiting for the Prime Minister to come to them, are
missing an opportunity to influence the shaping of the new
government. Whether Prime Minster Banny was technically
appointed by the President or the international community is
far less important than the direction where this country is
headed in the days and weeks to come.
Hooks