Gbagbo! Respect the people's will

Cote d'Ivore has been in the news recently, particularly for the fact that Mr. Laurent Gbagbo has refused to concede defeat in the recently-concluded elections in the country.

He is claiming there were irregularities with the polls and hence, he must continue to be in power as the President of the country. His choice however, has pitched him against the Ivorian masses, and against regional, continental and international communities.

ECOWAS, AU, UN, EU as well the United States and other concerned global entities have all voiced their displeasure against the way and manner Mr. Gbagbo is clinging to power even when he has become unpopular with his own people.

The Ivorian masses are dying by the day. Anarchy is gripping every facet of the country's life.

The country now have two 'sworn-in' Presidents; One President is operating from an hotel, the other, from the state house.

The Ivorian masses are unfortunately at the receiving end. All manners of sanctions are flinging in from every quarters. An unpopular leader has failed to respect their will.

The world again is witnessing a situation where a single individual's ambition is plunging a whole nation and generation into chaos.

Hundreds or thousands of children, women and men are again going to suffer for the sins they never committed. They are going to be refugees in places they never thought of going to. They are likely to be treated like unwanted guests and given uncomplimentary attentions. Their new homes will now be tents and they would have to be in-line to be fed. Their dignity is going to be eroded once again.

Gbagbo! Please think of posterity and let peace rule in Cote d'Ivore. Ivorians have seen too much of troubles already. Don't force yourself on them. They want to heave a sigh of relief. Please respect their will.