Shettima Departs Abuja To Attend Inauguration Of Gabon’s President-elect
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima would today departs Abuja at the instance of President Bola Tinubu for Libreville, Gabon, to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
This was made known in a statement on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha.
Oligui Nguema, who had served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023, secured a decisive victory in the country’s April 12 presidential election.
According to final results released by Gabon’s Constitutional Court, Oligui Nguema garnered 58,074 votes—equivalent to 94.85% of total votes cast.
Oligui Nguema faced seven challengers in the race, including former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, who finished second with 3% of the vote. Other candidates failed to surpass the 1% threshold.
The statement stated that Nigeria remains supportive of the peaceful democratic transition in Gabon and reaffirms the government’s broader strategic interest in promoting democratic governance and regional stability in Central Africa.
It said the Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria after the inauguration.
