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Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Godszilla: 6:46am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Televised announcement comes after electoral authorities said presidential incumbent had won third term in office A group of senior Gabonese military officers have appeared on national television declaring they have seized power, claiming the recent general election lacks credibility and saying they represent all Gabon’s security and defence forces. They said the election results were cancelled, all borders closed until further notice and state institutions dissolved. Loud sounds of gunfire could be heard in the capital, Libreville, a Reuters reporter said, after the television appearance. It was not immediately possible to reach the government for comment. “In the name of the Gabonese people ... we have decided to defend the peace by putting an end to the current regime,” the officers said on television. Gabon’s incumbent president, Ali Bongo, won a third term in the presidential election with 64.27% of the vote, the Gabonese election centre said on Wednesday, after a delay-plagued general election that the opposition denounced as fraudulent. Announcing the result in the early hours, the elections head, Michel Stephane Bonda, said Bongo’s main challenger, Albert Ondo Ossa, came second with 30.77%. Bongo’s team rejected Ondo Ossa’s allegations of electoral irregularities. Tensions were running high amid fears of unrest after Saturday’s presidential, parliamentary and legislative vote, which saw Bongo seeking to extend his family’s 56-year grip on power while the opposition pushed for change in the oil and cocoa-rich but poverty-stricken nation. A lack of international observers, the suspension of some foreign broadcasts, and the authorities’ decision to cut internet service and impose a night-time curfew nationwide after the poll had raised concerns about the transparency of the electoral process. 1 Like |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Ayed44: 6:48am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Lol ... |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by kelesomething: 6:50am On Aug 30, 2023 |
This is serious |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Felimax(m): 7:04am On Aug 30, 2023 |
These people want just kill Eco Chairman! The man is old tori'olorun! E je do sun! Ke meni? |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by helinues: 7:05am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Circulated bad sweets |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by izonborn098(m): 7:10am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Third term'' politicians and greedyness'' anywhere u go they are the same... |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Lastmessenger2: 7:13am On Aug 30, 2023 |
helinues:you must allow democracy to be democracy if you must avoid this situation. Rivers state one of the hardcore states of the obedient movement was rigged by wike in the favor of bola Ahmed tinubu and the election is still being challenged in the court. This is the reason for the coas you are seeing in Africa. Allow the peoples will to prevail is the answer to endless coups in Africa. 10 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by helinues: 7:15am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Lastmessenger2: News: Gabon, military coup Last messenger: Rivers State, Wike, Tinubu, Supreme court The free gifted senses na free hence called gifted, use it |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Lastmessenger2: 7:21am On Aug 30, 2023 |
helinues:I do not expect you to understand. Most gatemen are illiterate anyway 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by helinues: 7:22am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Lastmessenger2: Gatemen again for this thread. What's the name of the nurse on duty this morning? |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by chinchum(m): 7:23am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Gabon is not under Ecowas |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Unperturbedpota: 7:24am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Felimax: Tinubu night just have a heart attack this morning 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 Like |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Lastmessenger2: 7:25am On Aug 30, 2023 |
helinues:check inside the small gateman room 1 Like |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by tungamaje: 7:29am On Aug 30, 2023 |
ECOWAS, oya, action! Condemn the coupists and give them a deadline to vacate or face an intervention to restore the civilian government back to power. When he rigged himself in and the people rejected it, it was an internal problem according to ECOWAS, AU, UN. But when the military intervenes and overthrows the government, democracy (government of the people, for the people and by the people) must be restored. These wicked and corrupt presidents hide under the democratic government mantra to impose themselves on their helpless citizens. 5 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by slimfit1(m): 7:31am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Well done guys, gallant soldiers true patriotic military men. We have parliament that deliberately create room for rigging elections. What Nigeria is going through now regarding our elections could have been avoided if the thieves like senators and legislatures do their work effectively. 2 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Israel5(m): 7:41am On Aug 30, 2023 |
This is not ECOWAS problem now. But it is interesting to note that this is another France controlled territory. These countries are tired of the French turning a blind eye to failed governance cum democracy, that has undermined the will of the citizens. I won't be surprised if the french embassy is sent packing soon after. African countries who were supposed to be independent from France have had the french force leaders down their throats for too long. One after the other, from West Africa to Central Africa, this shege will stop. I hope the Western controlled states also, Nigeria, will one day take their destinies into their hands, and set themselves free of democratic snake backed corrupt leadership. 2 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Bakrabas: 7:43am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Felimax: Gabon doesn't belong to ECOWAS 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Bakrabas: 7:45am On Aug 30, 2023 |
tungamaje: Gabon doesn't belong to ECOWAS |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by tungamaje: 7:51am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Bakrabas:I know. I was just being sarcastic about the stand of ECOWAS, AU, UN and others against military takeovers whilst they look elsewhere when some African presidents fraudulently impose themselves on their citizens. That time, they don't call them to order but claim it is internal problem. In that case let the country resolve the 'problem' in their own way 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by 9jahotblog: 7:53am On Aug 30, 2023 |
*BREAKING: Fresh Coup In Africa, Gabon President Ousted* https://9jareporters.com/breaking-fresh-coup-in-africa-gabon-president-ousted/ Good one from the coup plotters. It’s Hypocritical for Tinubu to subject Nigerians to Poverty - Pastor Tunde Bakare Tinubu is wicked in his government, Tinubu’s government is liberal and hypocritical to subject Nigerians to Extreme poverty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPJuhdz23a0?si=E6JhKq5BGQHnTBOk |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by olisaEze(m): 7:54am On Aug 30, 2023 |
All these noise that Gabon is not a member of ECOWAS so Nigeria shouldn’t be concerned is funny. São Tomé & Principe was also not a member of ECOWAS when OBJ ended a coup there and reinstated democracy with just a phone call to the coup plotters. Less than a 100 days in office, the giant of Africa & W. Africa are groaning. The judiciary needs to get it right this time or the future is bleak for the region. Darkness cannot chase away darkness! 2 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by 9jahotblog: 7:55am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Gabon's former President Omar Bongo had 70 bank accounts, 39 apartments, 2 Ferraris, 6 Mercedes Benz cars, 3 Porsches, and a Bugatti in France. He ruled for 42 years (from 1967 to 2009). His son, Ali Bongo, has been president since 2009. He has just been overthrown in a coup. 2 Likes |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by toneroforever(m): 7:58am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Bakrabas: It will be interesting to watch US & especially France's response. |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by a4cube: 8:03am On Aug 30, 2023 |
toneroforever:And AU too. |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Bakrabas: 8:11am On Aug 30, 2023 |
toneroforever: It'll be a violation of against the Gabonese sovereignty and perhaps Gabon is neither a former colony of France nor the U.S of A If you're familiar with IR you'll understand the breeze of Foreign politics |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Britishpea: 8:28am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Felimax:Gabon isn’t part of Ecowas |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Ngozi123(f): 8:29am On Aug 30, 2023 |
It's a fever that's spreading across Africa... |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by SpIitmind: 8:47am On Aug 30, 2023 |
President Ali must be returned to power at all costs! |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by RecessionistPMB: 9:38am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Democracy is a sham in most African countries. The players (politicians) see it as a means to capture state power and resources for personal use and control, relegating the collective interest of the masses. It's people's right to choose who leads them, and in doing so, the electoral process must be in total conformance with the extant laws guiding the process. You can't continue to force yourself to people that doesn't want you. 1 Like |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by enemybulldozer(m): 9:50am On Aug 30, 2023 |
helinues:More war for baba bolaba am so loving this. |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by Orbhagbemi555: 10:39am On Aug 30, 2023 |
enemybulldozer:Ibo will never be president |
Re: Gabon Military Officers Declare Coup After Ali Bongo Wins Disputed Election by enemybulldozer(m): 11:16am On Aug 30, 2023 |
Orbhagbemi555:That's your headache not Igbos because majority of them want Biafra. That's why their loyalty is still with MNK and IPOB. Deal with it. |
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