BREAKING: Coup Leaders Announce Date To Swear In Gabon’s New Strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema

BREAKING: Coup Leaders Announce Date To Swear In Gabon’s New Strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema

General Brice Oligui Nguema, the new leader of Gabon, is set to be inaugurated as the “transitional president” in a ceremony scheduled for Monday at the constitutional court, according to statements from coup leaders.

Oligui will oversee the gradual establishment of transitional institutions, as stated by Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, the spokesperson for the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), in an announcement made on state television on Thursday.

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This development comes a day after rebel officers orchestrated the overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

Details regarding the timeline of these transitional institutions were not provided in the announcement.

To ensure the seamless continuation of government functions and public services, all general secretaries, ministerial offices, director generals, and state service officials have received directives to promptly resume their duties, the spokesperson noted.

Furthermore, Gabon’s new leadership affirms its commitment to uphold all national and international obligations. The military chiefs have expressed their pledge to honor the country’s commitments both within its borders and on the global stage.

In this regard, General Oligui “wishes to reassure all donors, development partners, and state creditors that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the fulfillment of our nation’s obligations, both domestically and internationally,” the spokesperson affirmed.