In the aftermath of the coup, the military faced pressure. Internationally, the African Union has suspended Gabon from the organization. And inside, the radical opposition claims victory in the presidential election and asks the military to resume the counting of votes.
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With our correspondent in Libreville, Yves Laurent Goma
After congratulating the army for having saved the country a new ” electoral coup », the radical opposition platform alternation 2023 asks the military to continue compiling the results of the presidential election won, according to it, by its candidate, Albert Ondo Ossa. ” At the end of this process, which should continue under the supervision of our armed forces, Professor Albert Ondo Ossa will see his victory at the ballot box formalized. “, assures Mike Joktane, member of the platform.
Paul Marie Gondjout, president of the United National Union, thinks that the coup d’etat is a godsend for reforming institutions: ” As they say, everything bad is good and I think you have to seize opportunities when they come your way. “.
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Also a candidate in the last presidential election, the socialist Victor Mouanga Mbadinga insists on the fact that after the release of the Gabon of the reign of the Bongos, the country must be freed from neocolonialism. ” If this coup reinforces colonial domination in Gabon, you understand that the fight, for us, must continue “, he advances.
Finally, Abel Mbombé Nzoundou, independent candidate, congratulates the army for having liberated Gabon from the Bongo family without bloodshed.
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Coup in Gabon: Congo and Angola condemn the ousting of Ali Bongo
The plane carrying President Joao Lourenço landed at Ollombo airport near Oyo on Thursday morning. Welcomed by his Congolese counterpart, the two personalities subsequently had face-to-face talks
The coup d’etat perpetrated three days ago by the Gabonese army against the power of Ali Bongo was at the center of their exchanges. The two Heads of State condemned “ unequivocal » the seizure of power by force.
They call for respect for the physical integrity of the deposed president, that of his family and loved ones, as well as that of senior officials of state institutions.
Denis Sassou Nguesso and Joao Lourenço also urged all actors to favor political ways to preserve the peace, unity and serenity of the Gabonese people.
After the meeting between these two leaders, at least five heads of state of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) exchanged by videoconference, also condemning the coup in Gabon.