Leader of a military coup that seized power from the President of Gabon announced that will hold democratic elections
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Gabon’s military led authorities to arrest and seize power from 64-year-old President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Most recently, yesterday (August 4), General Brice Oligui Ngema, the leader of a coup last week, seized power from Gabon’s president. sworn in as interim president and pledged to provide “Free, transparent and credible elections” to restore democratic rule without specifying a clear time frame
Gabon down the road Salute the military seized power from the President.
Gabonese military seizes power from president alleging election fraud
He also pledged amnesty to political prisoners. and insisted that the coup had saved Gabon from bloodshed. After the election full of fraud
“The Commission for Institutional Change and Restoration has transformed a regime that has usurped public institutions for years. And it’s an insult to the principles of democracy. without violence, clashes or bloodshed,” Oligui said.
In his post-inauguration speech yesterday Oligui said The election will be an important step in “Giving power back to civilians”, adding that he was seeking the involvement of All the “major powers” of Gabon to draft a new constitution, which will be “approved by referendum”
Oligui also said that He will instruct future governments to consider amnesty for prisoners of conscience. and facilitating the repatriation of all refugees from abroad.
Other countries have expressed their disapproval. Oligui is Gabon’s legitimate leader. The junta leaders responded by blaming an unnamed “international organization.” “We are deeply surprised to hear some international organizations condemn the actions of the military. who just stand by and take an oath of allegiance to the nation who risked their lives to defend their own country.”
Many Western countries and organizations criticized the coup. But at the same time admit that This takeover differs from other countries in that the authenticity of the last election’s vote is questionable.
compiled from The Guardian
Image from AFP
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2023-09-05 07:17:00
