The head of Gabon’s presidential guard, says President Ali Bongo has been officially retired, as reported by the French newspaper Le Monde.
Brice Oligui Nguema made the statement during an interview, according to the BBC.
“He is a Gabonese head of state. He is retired and enjoys all his rights. He is a normal Gabonese, like everyone else,” Gen Brice Oligui Nguema is quoted to have said.
Currently, President Ali Bongo is under house arrest. A video of him has gone viral on social media, where he confirms his confinement at the presidential residence.
He also reveals that his son has been detained, and his wife is being held at a different location.
Currently, it appears a leader has not been selected by the army junta.
Earlier, it was reported that Brice Oligui Nguema has been appointed transitional leader, but he has refuted such claims.
“I am not declaring myself yet, I am not considering anything at the moment,” he told the French newspaper.
“It is a debate we will have with all the generals.”