2025 Gabonese parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections will be held in Gabon on 27 September 2025 alongside municipal elections.[1]
Background
[edit]In July 2025, president Brice Oligui Nguema, who came to power following the 2023 Gabonese coup d'état, established his own political party, the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB).[1]
Electoral system
[edit]Electoral rolls underwent revision from 14 July to 12 August. Local electoral commissions were set up by 26 July, while nomination of candidates was held from 27 July to 7 August.[1]
Candidates
[edit]There are around 1,600 candidates competing for 145 seats in parliament, while around 17,000 individuals are competing for various municipal and departmental council positions.[2]
Campaign
[edit]Campaigning began on 17 September.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Gabon launches electoral process for September 27 local and legislative elections". Africanews. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Gabon gears up for legislative and local elections as campaigns kick off". Africanews. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
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