Title: “Gabonese Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima speaks on the coup d’état: a transition towards freedom”
Introduction :
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Gabonese Prime Minister of the Transition, Raymond Ndong Sima, granted an exclusive interview to France 24. The opportunity for the latter to return to the recent coup d’état in his country and to give his vision of this transition period. In this article, we invite you to discover the captivating statements of Raymond Ndong Sima, who describes this coup as a “freedom coup” and a “salutary coup”.
A difficult but necessary decision to participate in the political game:
Appointed by the president of the transition, General Brice Oligui Nguema, Raymond Ndong Sima declared that he hesitated before accepting the role of Prime Minister. In fact, this position excludes him from the possibility of presenting himself as a candidate at the end of the transition. A difficult decision, but motivated by the desire not to let the military take political control and to actively participate in the democratic construction of the country. Raymond Ndong Sima does not wish to remain “on the side of the road and criticize the passing convoy”, but to take part in the political game to give a voice to the Gabonese people. A courageous decision which demonstrates its commitment to the democratic transition.
A salutary coup for freedom:
The Prime Minister does not mince his words when he describes the coup d’état of August 30 as a “freedom coup” and a “salutary coup.” For him, this is an opportunity for the country to get rid of the long authoritarian rule and build a democratic future for all Gabonese people. He insists that this coup was necessary to end one-man rule and allow true democracy to emerge. According to Raymond Ndong Sima, the coup was the catalyst for a movement of national reconciliation and political, economic and social reconstruction.
The transition to a promising future:
Raymond Ndong Sima sees this transition period as an opportunity for Gabon to reinvent itself and build a promising future. He discusses the challenges facing the country, such as the fight against corruption, economic recovery and national reconciliation. He is optimistic about the capacities of the Gabonese people to face these challenges and to build a fairer, more open and more democratic country.
Conclusion :
Raymond Ndong Sima’s interview with France 24 during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly offers us a fascinating insight into the coup d’état in Gabon and the Prime Minister’s vision of this transition period.. For Raymond Ndong Sima, this coup represents an opportunity for freedom and democratic reconstruction for Gabon. In this context, the transition to a promising future presents itself as an exciting but achievable challenge, with the Gabonese people as the main actor in this process.