Ex-Credit Suisse Boss’s Bid to Run in Ivorian Vote Blocked Again
Tidjane Thiam, the former CEO of Credit Suisse AG, has faced another setback in his bid to run for president of Ivory Coast. The United Nations agency responsible for monitoring the country's elections has decided not to intervene and push for Thiam's candidacy to be reinstated. This comes after Ivory Coast's electoral commission had previously rejected Thiam's candidacy application, citing issues with his eligibility. With this latest development, Thiam's options to participate in the upcoming presidential election in Ivory Coast appear to have been exhausted. The article highlights the challenges Thiam has faced in his attempt to enter the political arena in his home country, underscoring the complexities and obstacles that can arise for high-profile individuals seeking to transition from the corporate world to the political sphere.
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