I told them if that was the truth, then an inquiry should be opened and the culprits brought to book.

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.

remain calm, and I ask them not to give in to provocations.

The plotters of yesterday, the plotters of today ... they swim in the water and think we don't see their backs but we see them.

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

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