Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema has claimed victory in Gabon's presidential election, securing over 90 percent of the vote following a 2023 coup. Despite the overwhelming win and a concession from his main rival, former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, there are allegations that the election was manipulated to favor Nguema. Expected to lead Gabon for the next seven years, Nguema's win signifies a troubling trend in West and Central Africa, where several military leaders have taken power through force and subsequently won elections.
General Nguema's victory highlights the trend of military leaders returning to power through elections in West and Central Africa, amidst a backdrop of recent coups.
With over 90 percent of the votes, General Nguema solidified his control over Gabon following a coup, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the election.
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