Gabon Court Upholds Oligui Nguema’s Presidential Election Win

Gabon’s constitutional court has officially confirmed Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s victory in the April 12 presidential election. Nguema, who led the 2023 coup, secured 94.85% of the vote. He defeated seven candidates, with his closest rival, former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, receiving only 3% of the total votes cast. The election, which saw a 70.11% voter turnout, was Gabon’s first since Nguema’s coup ended the Bongo family’s 50-year political dynasty. Despite allegations from opposition figures about the misuse of state resources, local observers reported a satisfactory election process. Nguema is set to be inaugurated on May 3, beginning his seven-year term and solidifying his grip on power post-coup.

AP