Gabon is currently at the heart of the news following the coup d’état which brought down President Bongo at the end of August. In this context, the transitional Prime Minister, Raymond Ndong Sima, held his first press conference to present his plans for the future of the country. However, reactions are divided regarding the announcements made during this intervention.
The Prime Minister did not give a detailed timetable for the transition, which raised questions among some observers. Guy Nzouba Ndama, of the Les Démocrates party, underlines the risk of a transition which could last three or four years, which, according to him, is excessive. He also believes that the military is not intended to manage a country and calls for speeding up the national consultation process.
Jeanine Taty Koumba, interim president of the National Union, also shares this concern regarding the duration of the transition. She underlines the importance of organizing elections quickly and not prolonging the transition beyond two years, in order to avoid international sanctions.
The Prime Minister announced that a major national contribution will be launched next week, allowing each Gabonese to make proposals for the future of the country. However, this initiative raises questions about its feasibility. Joyce Laffite Ntsege of the RPM party highlights the complexity of bringing together all the contributions and highlights the need for know-how to carry out this consultation process.
Faced with these questions and the expectations of the Gabonese people, Raymond Ndong Sima called for patience. He points out that he was only recently appointed and that he is still laying the foundations for the transition.
It is obvious that the situation in Gabon is complex and the challenges to be met are numerous. Through the shared reactions of different political actors, it is clear that expectations are high and that the success of this transition will be crucial for the future of the country.
In conclusion, it is necessary to closely monitor developments in the situation in Gabon and to remain vigilant regarding the measures taken by the transitional government. The national contribution announced by the Prime Minister will be a key moment for the participation of all Gabonese people in the reconstruction of the country.