28.2 C
Accra
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Independent AfricaGabon's opposition leader 'delighted' with Bongo's ousting

Date:

Gabon’s opposition leader ‘delighted’ with Bongo’s ousting

The leader of a Gabonese opposition party expressed his satisfaction to the BBC, stating that he is “pleased” with the military’s removal of President Ali Bongo, whose family had governed Gabon for over five decades.

Nicolas Nguema, the head of Pour Le Changement (PLC), shared his views with the BBC’s Focus on Africa podcast.

He argued that the Bongo family’s prolonged stay in power necessitated a change, with military intervention being the only means to alter the “regime.”

Omar Bongo, Ali Bongo’s father, had assumed leadership in Gabon in 1967, and his son succeeded him in 2009.

“I am delighted with the situation, I am delighted that we have been able to put an end to this dictatorial regime which imprisons the youth,” Nguema said.

“The popular jubilation that we have been hearing in the streets since this morning shows that I am in line with history, with my time, with this thirst for change that we have all had for so long, if not forever,” he added.

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

Check out Cristiano Ronaldo’s val’s day message to his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared a throwback photo of himself...

Ghana’s Mawuko Kuadzi wins Best Casting Award at prestigious Artios Ceremony

Mawuko Kuadzi, the celebrated Ghanaian casting director and CEO...

Termination of post-Dec 7 appointments unjust and illegal – NPP to NDC

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized...

Ghana to prioritize self-sufficiency in food production – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed Ghana’s plan to...

Dropping cases without Mahama’s approval is a dangerous precedent – Dame to A-G

Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah...

Otumfuo at the forefront of traditional measure to check Bawku conflict – Defence Minister

Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has acknowledged the...

Related stories

Liberia: Over 450 govt officials suspended over failure to declare assets

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450...

Congolese musician fatally shot while filming music video in conflict-hit Goma

Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, widely known as Delcat Idengo, has...

Gunmen ambush bus in Upper East, kills 1 injures 5

A bus traveling from Bawku to Bolgatanga in the...

Ramaphosa defends land reform amid Trump and Musk criticism

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken with billionaire...

Nigeria school fire kills 17 children

At least 17 children lost their lives after a...

New Ebola outbreak confirmed by Uganda’s health authorities

Uganda's health authorities have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak...