On August 30, 2023, the Military officers took over Gabon declaring a coup. Here’s everything you need to know.
A group of military officers in the central African nation of Gabon went to national Television to declare that they had overthrown the government. The news came just a day after Ali Bongo Ondimba was reelected as the Country’s president.
Several gunfires have been confirmed amidst the ongoing coup.
Coup In Gabon 2023 Explained In Brief
The 2023 Gabon Coup is an ongoing political event in the Central African Nation. On August 26, presidential elections were held. Similarly, on August 29, 2023, officials announced Ali Bondo Ondimba as the nation’s President for a third term.
Another military coup in Africa.
The military of Gabon canceled the results of the presidential elections and dissolved the power structures.
On the eve of the country re-elected incumbent President Ali bin Bongo Ondimba for a third term with 64% of the vote. The opposition… pic.twitter.com/IELohdrs5k
— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) August 30, 2023
However, multiple allegations of fraud and irregularities emerged from the opposite party which resulted in an investigation. Albert Onda Ossa, a politician who became second in the election was amongst those who denounced fraud.
The official election results were announced on Gabon national television in the middle of the night. At that period, the whole country was under curfew. The internet was also cut off throughout the nation.
Recently, a group of ten military personnel announced the coup after taking over the nation. In addition, They made it clear that they had taken over powerful government bodies.
The militarian also announced that the 2023 Gabonese general election was invalidated. Furthermore, they added that Ali Bondo won’t be standing in power anymore.
The Video of Military Officers Declaring Gabonese Coup
Several military officers announced the Gabonese Coup on the national television channel Gabon 24. The video has gone viral worldwide with millions of views.
Another Military Coup in Gabon😳
African countries are beginning to wake up
— JayNaija (@Jaynaija) August 30, 2023
In the video one officer says, “We have decided to defend the peace by putting an end to the current regime”. He then adds, “The general elections of August 26, 2023, as well as the results, are canceled.
“The borders are closed until the new year,” the officer confirmed.
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