Man who has successfully ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a recent coup, General Brice Oligui Nguema, will officially take on the role of “transitional president” in a swearing-in ceremony scheduled to take place before the Constitutional Court on Monday, September 4. This announcement was made by the coup leaders on Thursday.
In response to the recent political developments, General Oligui, the new leader of Gabon, unveiled plans for the “gradual establishment of transitional institutions” while vowing that the nation would uphold all of its “external and internal commitments.”
Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, the spokesperson for the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), a collective comprising key military commanders, communicated the upcoming events on state television. He shared that the inauguration of the Transitional President would occur at the Presidency of the Republic on September 4, 2023.
Additionally, General Oligui has taken steps to initiate the phased creation of transitional institutions. However, the duration of this transitional period was not specified. The new leadership has also directed various government officials, including secretaries-general, ministerial cabinets, and directors-general, to ensure an immediate and effective resumption of work, facilitating the continuous operation of all public services.
Colonel Manfoumbi Manfoumbi concluded by affirming that the President of the Transition is determined to reassure international donors, development partners, and the State’s creditors, pledging that comprehensive measures will be enacted to ensure the nation’s commitment to honoring both its domestic and international obligations.