The ousted president sought refuge at the French embassy earlier in the week, when General Robert Guei's supporters took to the streets. The French news agency, AFP, reported that President Bedie was at the airport in Abidjan and waiting for a plane to take him out of the country. General Guei has appeared on national television several times, to announce that he was in control and to promise respect for democratic rule. Power is in my hands. I will take care of everybody.
Personal dialogue can always find the solution to every problem.
I will take care of everybody. You should not be worried. President Bedie had earlier called for fellow Ivorians to resist the military coup. The nitwit who has proclaimed himself president of the republic has dissolved the National Assembly. This is unacceptable.