In Gabon, an affair is currently shaking the country. Lieutenant Colonel Frédéric Bongo, former director general of Special Services, faces serious charges and was removed from the army by decree of transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. However, Frédéric Bongo categorically denies the faults with which he is accused and intends to defend himself.
According to his lawyer, Maître Charles Consigny, Frédéric Bongo contests all the accusations brought against him. He believes that these mistakes are imaginary and were invented in order to justify his dismissal from the army. Having spent twenty-five years in the service of the Gabonese army, Frédéric Bongo sees this radiation as an attack on his honor, his probity and his sense of duty.
The way in which this affair was revealed also raised questions. The Gabonese learned of the removal of Frédéric Bongo via social networks, which created a shock wave in the country. We can wonder if this communication was intentional and if it aimed to further discredit Frédéric Bongo.
In the days to come, Frédéric Bongo reserves the right to challenge this decision in court. He intends to prove his innocence and demonstrate that these accusations are unfounded. His lawyer indicates that he is studying all options at his disposal to best defend his client’s interests.
This case raises many questions regarding its substance and its form. We can wonder if the accusations made against Frédéric Bongo are really founded or if they were fabricated. We can also wonder about the political motivations that could be hidden behind this dismissal from the army.
Whatever happens, this affair is sure to generate a lot of ink in the coming days. Frédéric Bongo is determined to prove his innocence and clear his tarnished name. It remains to be seen how this affair will evolve and whether the truth will eventually come to light.