After Gabonese voted on Saturday, November 16 for a new constitution, as part of the promises of the authorities, we dive to unveil the new changes in the new constitution.
Gabon held a referendum on a new constitution on Saturday, a move considered as a step towards establishing democratic rule after a coup in August ousted the Bongo dynasty in 2023.
The proposed new constitution introduces two-term limits on the presidency, each lasting seven years, removes the position of prime minister and recognises French as Gabon’s working language.
General Brice Oligui Nguema, the interim president of the central African country who seized power in a coup last year has recently praised the transparency of the process and stated that the vote reflects the government’s commitment towards the transition.
He made the remarks while he casted his vote in the capital Libreville.
The referendum on the constitution delivers on a promise by military coup leaders to take steps towards establishing democratic rule in Gabon and under a tentative timetable proposed last year, presidential elections will take place in mid 2025.
