Border closure, a sudden outbreak in a country! The military officer declared the presidential election invalid
Libreville News: Some Gabonese soldiers announced through television in the early hours of the 30th local time that the country's borders have been closed.
In the early morning of that day, the Gabonese Election Center announced that Gabonese President Bongo was re elected with 64.27% of the vote in the presidential election held on the 26th. Subsequently, more than ten military personnel issued a statement on Gabon's 24 television station under the name of the "Institutional Transition and Restoration Committee", declaring the election results invalid and claiming to have taken power. "We have decided to defend peace by ending the current regime."
The Gabonese presidential palace and government have not yet spoken out regarding the remarks of these military personnel.
Bango is currently 64 years old and has served as Gabon's Minister of Defense and other positions. Elected as the President of Gabon in 2009 and re elected in 2016. On August 26th, Gabon held presidential, legislative, and local elections.