The Minister of Interior and Security of Côte d’Ivoire, General Vagondo Diomandé, has stated that the Ivorian government, under the presidency of Alassane Ouattara, in no way support what is commonly called the “Woubi” phenomenon.
Vagondo led this out over the weekend, during the official celebration of Maouloud 2024, marking the birth of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace and Salvation be upon him), at the Grand Mosque of Riviera-Golf, in the presence of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.
General Diomandé stressed, on behalf of the president, that “the Ivorian government does not endorse this phenomenon of Woubi or transgender people” , citing the marriage law adopted in 2019, which clearly states that marriage is a union between two people of opposite sexes.
He also called for civic responsibility, referring to attacks against individuals suspected of belonging to the LGBTQ+ community and recalling the importance of respecting the rights of everyone.
The minister also called for “active involvement” of religious leaders to support the efforts of public authorities to restore social peace.
This statement comes in a context marked by a resurgence of homophobic publications on social networks in Côte d’Ivoire, putting certain members of the LGBTQ+ community in danger.
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