Libreville, Wednesday August 2, 2023 (Gabon Info) – Several personalities bowed to the memory of the former President of the Republic and President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire who died last night at the age of 89. Your site offers you some pictures.
“I pay tribute to my eldest, President Henri Konan Bédié, great servant of the State, leading political figure and faithful companion of President FHB, who has made his contribution to the development of our country”, said Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
“I learned with deep sadness of the sudden death of President Henri Konan Bédié. Côte d’Ivoire is mourning a great statesman, a peacemaker, who passionately loved our country, a man of conviction who led the Pdci-Rda with self-sacrifice, loyalty and rare mastery, the legacy bequeathed by the President Félix Houphouët-Boigny (may his soul rest in peace), the Founding Father of the Ivorian nation. I present my most saddened condolences to Mrs. Henriette Bédié, to her children, to the families and allies, and to the large family of the Pdci-Rda. I remember him as a wise and generous man, who showed courage and resilience in the face of hardship. He will forever remain in our hearts and in our memories. May his soul rest in peace”, continues Pascal Affi N’Guessan, president of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI).
“In the name of the PPA-CI and in my own name, I respectfully salute his memory. In this particularly painful circumstance for his biological family, his political family and for the entire nation, I extend my sincere condolences to his wife and children, to the leadership and activists of the PDCI-RDA as well as to the all of our fellow citizens”, launched Laurent Gbagbo, president of the PPACI.
“It is with deep sadness that I learned of the reminder to God of His Excellency President Henri Konan Bédié. President Bédié has always been there for my family. Before his death, my father had written a letter for him, which I gave to him. In this letter, he said to her in particular: “I entrust Thérèse and the children to you. “President Bédié has never failed in this recommendation of his big brother Charles Bauza Donwahi, regardless of the choices, well understood, that I have made. May the Most High receive him in Himself. May his wife, Tantie Henriette and his children be comforted. May his family, allied families and the entire Ivorian nation be proud of his journey and his journey on this Earth. His affection will remain, for us, a sweet memory”, declared Alain Donwahi, ex-minister, president of Cop15.
“The European Union joins in the mourning of Côte d’Ivoire at the announcement of the death of President Henri Konan Bédié. A major player in the recent history of the country, he worked to maintain the political legacy of Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Sincere condolences to his family and to his party”, underlines Ms. Francesca Di Mauro, Ambassador of the European Union in Côte d’Ivoire.
“Old man, we had to resume the match,” wrote Assalfo, leader of the legendary group Zouglou Magic Système, referring to the dance steps that the late Henri Konan Bédié had sketched on one of the key pieces of these singers during the award ceremony of the Félix Houphouët Boigny Prize in Yamoussoukro.
“Tonight my heart is heavy. It is with deep sadness and great emotion that I learned of the death of President Henri Konan Bédié, President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA)”, launched Jacques Gabriel Ehouo, Mayor of Plateau.
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