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Aboubakar Soumahoro has become a well-known figure in Italian politics. He was born on June 6, 1980, in Bétroulilié, Ivory Coast and he is praised for his commitment to migrant farmers’ and workers’ rights in particular. His path from the Ivory Coast to Italy’s Chamber of Deputies is indicative of his activism and dedication to social justice.
Early Life and Education
Soumahoro’s life was molded by his experiences as an immigrant from the moment he came to Italy in 1999 at the age of 19. When he received his sociology degree from the University of Naples Federico II in 2010, his academic career came to an end.
The social study of the labor market is the title of his thesis. The State of migrant workers in the Italian labor market: persistence and changes,” demonstrated his early involvement in the labor and social concerns that would play a major role in his advocacy.
Career
Fighting for the rights of migrant laborers employed in Italy’s agriculture industry has been a major emphasis of Soumahoro’s campaigning. He has become a well-known figure in trade unionism and labor activism thanks to his efforts and dedication to bettering the circumstances of workers.
In the 2022 Italian general elections, Aboubakar Soumahoro took a significant step into the political arena. Green Europe recognized his commitment and offered him the candidacy as an independent within the Greens and Left Alliance list for the Chamber of Deputies.
His political journey led him to contest the single-member constituency of Modena for the center-left. Despite obtaining 36.01% of the votes, Soumahoro faced an unexpected defeat by the center-right candidate Daniela Dondi, who secured 37.44%. However, Soumahoro’s resilience and popularity secured his election in multi-nominal constituencies: Veneto 1 – 01, Apulia 02, Lombardy 1 – 01, Emilia Romagna 02.
Challenges and Political Independence
Soumahoro’s political journey faced challenges when administrative irregularities surfaced in the cooperatives managed by his mother-in-law and partner. Judicial investigations launched by the Latina Public Prosecutor’s Office added a layer of complexity to his political career.
In response, on November 24, 2022, Soumahoro took the proactive step of suspending himself from the parliamentary group of the Greens and Left Alliance. His decision aimed at clarifying his position and reiterating his innocence in the unfolding affair.
Who is Aboubakar Soumahoro First Wife?
Liliane Murekatete is the wife of Aboubakar Soumahoro. Liliane Murekatete is well known as Lady Gucci.
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