Gabon is gearing up for a crucial electoral phase following the recent presidential elections.<\/p>\n
Following Brice Oligui Nguema’s victory on April 12, which marked a significant political shift after a coup toppled the long-standing regime of Ali Bongo, Gabon will hold legislative and local elections on September 27 and October 11.<\/p>\n
The electoral campaign officially kicked off in the early hours of September 17, with Hermann Immongault, Minister of the Interior, announcing the opening during a press conference.<\/p>\n
He emphasized the unprecedented excitement surrounding these elections, stating, ‘Never in the memory of Gabonese people have elections generated such enthusiasm.’<\/p>\n
In total, approximately 1,600 candidates are vying for 145 parliamentary seats, while around 17,000 individuals are competing for various municipal and departmental council positions.<\/p>\n
It is these elected councilors who, through indirect voting, will select mayors, heads of departmental assemblies, and senators.<\/p>\n
More than twenty political parties are participating, including the ruling UDB party led by President Oligui Nguema, as well as the PDG founded by former President Omar Bongo.<\/p>\n
This upcoming election is seen as a crucial step in solidifying the transition initiated after the August 30, 2023, coup, which ended over fifty years of Bongo family rule in Gabon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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