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Oligui Nguema receives delegation from Gabonese Democratic Party

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Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received a delegation from the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), led by its president, Blaise Louembe. The party called for a calm political climate and greater inclusion of different political viewpoints, according to Gabonews, which also reports that the head of state called for dialogue and national unity.

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received a delegation from the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) in Libreville on Saturday 31 October, led by its president, Blaise Louembé. Party officials expressed their gratitude to the head of state, presented their concerns and reaffirmed their willingness to support his vision for Gabon’s development, Gabonews reports.

The delegation called for a calm political climate and greater inclusion of different political viewpoints. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema responded by emphasising dialogue and national cohesion, and said that some of the proceeds from the possible sale of assets described as ill-gotten should go to Gabonese people, particularly young people.

The Gabonese president also said he was available to support preparations for the PDG’s next congress, scheduled for 27 to 29 November 2026. The meeting took place on the same day that Onanga Y’Obegue challenged the legitimacy of the PDG delegation.

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