US EditionShettima to attend inauguration of Gabon's president
- Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on May 3 to attend the inauguration of Gabon's President-elect Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville.
- The trip follows Nguema's military takeover in August 2023 and his subsequent victory in the April 12 presidential election that ended decades of Bongo family rule.
- Nguema, former head of Gabon's presidential guard, won 58,074 votes representing 94.85% against seven opponents including ex-Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze with 3%.
- Nigeria supports Gabon's peaceful democratic transition and aims to promote democratic governance and stability in Central Africa, according to Shettima’s spokesperson Stanley Nkwocha.
- Following the inauguration, Shettima plans to travel back to Nigeria, highlighting ongoing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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Shettima off to Gabon for Inauguration of President-elect - Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday depart Abuja for Libreville, Gabon, for the inauguration of the President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Shettima is expected to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is currently on a two-day visit to Katsina State. Oligui Nguema, who had served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023, secured a victory in the country’s April 12 presidential election. According to final results relea…
VP Shettima Attends Gabon President’s Inauguration
In a strong display of continental solidarity and support for democratic governance in Africa, Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, joined fellow African leaders and thousands of citizens in Libreville on Saturday for the inauguration of Gabon’s new President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. President Nguema was officially sworn in following his victory in the 12 April 2025 presidential election, which he won over seven other candidates. His…
VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President
In a true show of support for Africa’s democracy, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other world leaders, on Saturday, joined thousands of Gabonese citizens as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was inaugurated as the new elected Gabonese President. This followed his election victory on April 12, 2025, when he emerged victorious after beating seven others to win the presidential election. Nguema had been the interim President for 20 m…
Shettima to represent Tinubu at Brice Nguema’s inauguration as Gabon president
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria for Libreville, Gabon, to attend the inauguration of Brice Nguema as president. In a statement, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesperson, said the vice-president left Abuja for Gabon on Saturday at the behest of President Bola Tinubu. Nkwocha said Nigeria supports the peaceful democratic transition in Gabon and retains a broader strategic interest in promoting democratic governance and regi…
VP Shettima departs Abuja for inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Libreville, Gabon, to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, on Saturday said Shettima left on Saturday. Oligui Nguema, who […] The post VP Shettima departs Abuja for inauguration of Gabon’s president…
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