Brice Oligui Nguema: Gabon’s coup leader eyes election victory

After deposing Gabonese President Ali Bongo, Gen Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has risen to power, gaining popularity through nationalising oil assets, broadening political voices, and boosting infrastructure. Despite facing challenges such as debt and power cuts, Oligui Nguema is set to win the upcoming presidential election, thanks to electoral regulations that have disqualified key challengers. With a campaign slogan “C’BON” and a promise of change, he aims to legitimize his power through the ballot after seizing it by force.

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