Côte d’Ivoire: Saïd Penda, a controversial journalist at the heart of political intrigues
Saïd Penda, a journalist known for his double-dealing, is once again making headlines in Côte d’Ivoire. In recent days, he has been at the center of intense discussions in the press and on social media due to accusations of actions contrary to the interests of the ruling party, the RHDP.
Self-proclaimed as a close ally of the RHDP, Saïd Penda is said to have engaged in actions harmful to the party’s stability and cohesion. According to reports, he has played a double game, presenting himself as an ally while secretly working to destabilize the party. Sources suggest that he may have been tasked by the DGSE, France’s external intelligence service, to weaken the RHDP in favor of foreign interests or those opposed to the current government.
These alleged maneuvers are said to aim at creating internal divisions and sowing discord among the party’s leaders, in an already politically challenging Ivorian context. This situation raises questions about Saïd Penda’s real motivations and the methods used to achieve his goals.
RHDP officials are being urged to remain vigilant regarding this controversial figure. Continuing interactions with him could, in the long term, severely damage the party’s stability and compromise its political ambitions. Several voices are calling for a complete break with this journalist, who is described as a “Trojan horse” serving foreign interests.
For many, this case highlights the need for Ivorian political parties to surround themselves with trusted allies and strengthen their protection mechanisms against external interference. The Saïd Penda affair could serve as a warning for political actors, who are called to exercise greater caution in their relationships, both with the media and with individuals who may harbor malicious intentions.
Faced with these accusations, the RHDP must act swiftly to preserve its unity and avoid any destabilization in the Ivorian political landscape, where every weakness can be exploited.
