Commonwealth Scribe Meets Stakeholders In Gabon, Releases Statement
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has been engaging with stakeholders in Gabon to understand their assessment of the current political situation in the country.
The Secretary-General, on a three-day fact-finding mission, met with General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional president, who provided his overview of the political situation since the take-over on 30 August 2023. She also met with His Excellency Ali Bongo at his residence in Libreville on 7 September 2023.
She also engaged with members of civil society, political parties, Commonwealth High Commissioners and diplomats in the country. Her interactions will inform a report being prepared for Commonwealth member states.
The Secretary-General said, “It is important to listen to everyone to get a balanced assessment of the situation before I prepare my report which will be shared with Commonwealth member countries”.
The Secretary-General also released a statement on 30 August 2023 addressing the political situation in Gabon (Statement).
Speaking on the ongoing situation in Gabon, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, said, “It is deeply concerning to hear reports of an illegal takeover of power in Gabon.
“The Commonwealth Charter is clear that member states must uphold the rule of law and the principles of democracy at all times and the Commonwealth Secretariat will be keenly monitoring the situation.”
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on Sep 10 2023. Filed under International, National.
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