Gabon is a country where the news is often turbulent, particularly with regard to the trade union world and civil servants. Recently, a news caused a stir: the release of Jean-Rémy Yama, leader of the coalition of civil servants’ unions, Dynamique unitaire (DU).
After spending several months in prison, Jean-Rémy Yama was released on the orders of the president of the transition, General Brice Oligui Nguema. He was being prosecuted for embezzlement and breach of trust, but his supporters have always denounced false accusations aimed at silencing him.
This release was greeted with joy and emotion by his family, friends and supporters. Jean-Rémy Yama expressed his gratitude to those who supported him and said he was now more determined than ever to fight injustice and work for the reconstruction of his country.
According to him, the ongoing transition in Gabon marks a real turning point and a reset of the situation. He affirms that the principles of freedom, equality and justice which he defends have not changed and that he will continue to promote them. He also hopes that the promises of the transition in social matters, such as improved pensions, will be kept.
Jean-Rémy Yama is not the only one to have been released that day. The former mayor of Libreville, Léandre Nzué, and the former director of the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAM-GS), Renaud Allogho Akoué, have also regained their freedom.
This liberation is perceived as symbolic, but it goes beyond a simple announcement effect. It represents hope for many Gabonese who want to see their country rebuild and move towards a fairer and more equitable society.
In conclusion, the release of Jean-Rémy Yama and other personalities in Gabon marks a turning point in the news of the country. It opens new perspectives for the defense of the principles of freedom and justice and suggests a better future for the Gabonese