Guéï subsequently stood for office during a subsequent presidential election, although he attempted to annul the election results when Laurent Gbagbo secured the popular vote. This triggered a civil revolt in Abidjan and two days of street battles between Gbagbo supporters and soldiers loyal to Guéï.
Following his candidacy, Guéï contested the outcome of a subsequent presidential election, claiming victory but attempting to annul the results when Laurent Gbagbo was declared the winner. This sparked civil unrest in Abidjan, resulting in two days of violent clashes between supporters of Gbagbo and soldiers loyal to Guéï.