President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Friday evening to attend the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of President-elect General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, scheduled for Saturday, May 3.
General Nguema recorded a decisive victory in his country’s April 12th election after leading the nation for some time following a coup d’état that removed former President Omar Bongo.
President Mahama’s presence at the inauguration highlights the strong bilateral relationship between Ghana and Gabon. Under President Mahama’s leadership, Ghana remains dedicated to promoting peace, security, and regional integration across Africa.
The President’s delegation includes National Security Advisor Prosper Douglas Bani, Secretary to the President Dr. Callistus Mahama, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Xoese Dogbe.
Born 3 March 1975, Nguema is a Gabonese politician and military officer. He previously served as president in a transitional capacity from 2023 and was also the chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions from 2023 until his ascension to the presidency. He has also been the commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard since 2020.
Oligui is a member of the Bongo family and played a key part in overthrowing his cousin Ali Bongo during the 2023 coup. He ran for president in the 2025 presidential election and was elected with more than 90% of the vote.
