Vice President Kashim Shettima joined a host of African leaders on Saturday to witness the inauguration of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon.
The historic swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Stade de l’Amitié sino-gabonaise in the capital city of Libreville, marked the formal commencement of Nguema’s term as Gabon’s democratically elected president.
Details from the swearing-in proceedings were contained in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
He clinched victory in the April 12 presidential polls, triumphing over seven other candidates in a contest that signaled the nation’s return to democratic rule.
President Nguema, who had served as interim leader for the past twenty months following the ouster of longtime President Ali Bongo, was greeted by a jubilant crowd and an array of dignitaries as he pledged a renewed era of governance, youth empowerment, and national development.
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May 3, 2025 by Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
Shettima, African leaders attend inauguration of Gabon’s President
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Vice President Kashim Shettima joined a host of African leaders on Saturday to witness the inauguration of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon.
The historic swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Stade de l’Amitié sino-gabonaise in the capital city of Libreville, marked the formal commencement of Nguema’s term as Gabon’s democratically elected president.
Details from the swearing-in proceedings were contained in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
He clinched victory in the April 12 presidential polls, triumphing over seven other candidates in a contest that signaled the nation’s return to democratic rule.
President Nguema, who had served as interim leader for the past twenty months following the ouster of longtime President Ali Bongo, was greeted by a jubilant crowd and an array of dignitaries as he pledged a renewed era of governance, youth empowerment, and national development.
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In his inaugural address, President Nguema thanked the people of Gabon for their overwhelming support and promised to work tirelessly for the country’s progress.
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