I hope elections will take place well before 12 months ... that is a job I will entrust to my new prime minister whom we will name in a few days,

All the dates we have set will be maintained. The elections will take place in the northern region on January 14,

The President of the Republic will carry on guaranteeing the continuity of the state ... until elections are held,

Take other elections throughout the world, ... Take the election in the U.S. itself. The turnout rate is not higher than what we got. ... I was elected democratically in my country, and I believe I have a right to conduct my mandate.

The international community calls on us to complete the electoral process within 12 months at the latest. I hope those elections will take place before the 12 months (expire), and that is the mission I shall give to the prime minister we will appoint in a few days,

The children of Ivory Coast will not allow them to do it. Those who stand up against us, we will fight,