Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has clinched a fourth term in office, according to provisional election results released on Monday. The 83-year-old leader secured a staggering 89.8% of the vote, while his closest competitor, businessman Jeal-Louis Billon, trailed far behind with just 3.09%. The election was marred by controversy, as two prominent opposition figures—former President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam—were barred from running and subsequently called for a boycott. Voter turnout was notably low at 50.1%, reflecting widespread discontent. The opposition coalition, led by Gbagbo and Thiam, has labeled the election a ‘civilian coup d’etat’ and vowed not to recognize Ouattara’s victory. Ouattara first came to power in 2011 after Gbagbo was arrested for refusing to concede defeat in the 2010 election. Despite a constitutional two-term limit, a 2016 amendment allowed Ouattara to run again in 2020, a move that also faced opposition boycotts. The final results will be confirmed by the Constitutional Council after reviewing any election petitions.