Ivorian political news is dominated by the legal troubles of Assalé Tiémoko Antoine . The president of the Today and Tomorrow, Ivory Coast (ADCI) movement was taken into custody on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a context of fragile health.

A 14-hour interrogation

It all began on Wednesday, April 22nd at the Abidjan Police Headquarters. The former MP underwent a lengthy hearing, conducted by a commissioner and a prosecutor, lasting from 10 a.m. until nearly midnight .

Medical emergency during interrogation

The hearing was disrupted by the politician's state of health:

1. Two cardiovascular incidents were reported during the day.
2. A professor of cardiology, dispatched to the scene, judged his condition to be worrying .
3. On medical advice, he was urgently evacuated to the Abidjan Cardiology Institute at around 1:45 a.m. to stabilize his blood pressure.

A legal twist from the hospital

While the opposition leader's entourage had hoped for a return home after his treatment, the situation took a dramatic turn on Thursday. The prosecutor officially notified his lawyer that he had been placed in police custody , even though he remains hospitalized.

Judicial calendar: Assalé Tiémoko is expected to leave the hospital to complete the formalities at the police headquarters, before being brought before the prosecutor's office scheduled for this Friday, April 24 .

ADCI calls for calm

In response to this escalation, the ADCI's National Executive Bureau issued a statement. The party urged its supporters to remain calm and disciplined , while thanking citizens for their mobilization. The movement's leadership assured that it was closely monitoring the situation and promised further updates soon.