The ruling Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) has convened a provincial council in Tchibanga, located in the Nyanga province of Gabon. This gathering, which took place on November 9, 2026, was held in preparation for the party's 13th ordinary congress scheduled from November 26 to 29, 2026, in Libreville. According to the Gabon Press Agency, the council aimed to promote reconciliation, unity, and the revival of the party.
The council was officially opened by Edgard Anicet Mboumbou Miyakou, the president of the provincial council. He expressed his satisfaction with the high turnout of party members, which he saw as a demonstration of their commitment and loyalty to the party. Miyakou emphasized the significance of the council as a platform for dialogue, consultation, and proposals to enhance internal cohesion and define the party's future directions.
During the council, Ghislain Denis Ibouili, the provincial secretary of the PDG for Nyanga, welcomed the participants. He noted that the presence of party members at the council was a strong signal of the party's vitality and its deep roots in the province. Ibouili encouraged the participants to prioritize the values of unity, discipline, and respect as they deliberated on the party's future.
Jean Charles Yembit Yembit delivered a message from Blaise Louembé, the president of the PDG. Yembit Yembit highlighted that the provincial councils, being held across the country, were a crucial step in the party's modernization and restructuring process. He recalled that a resolution on party modernization was adopted during an extraordinary congress on January 30, 2025. A commission ad hoc was established to review the party's legal texts, redefine its political offer, and clarify its positioning.
The council also focused on designating statutory delegates to attend the 13th ordinary congress of the party. Christian Doumingou, the national secretary 5, presented the terms of reference and the various thematic commissions responsible for examining the proposals submitted to the participants. Following the discussions, several resolutions were formulated to be submitted for consideration by congress members during the upcoming congress.
The resolutions adopted during the council are expected to contribute to the discussions on the PDG's future, internal reorganization, and prospects for renewal. The party's modernization process aims to address the challenges faced by grassroots structures and party members. The provincial council in Tchibanga is part of a broader effort to revitalize the PDG and enhance its internal cohesion.
The high turnout of party members and the productive discussions during the council demonstrate the PDG's commitment to revitalization and renewal. As the party prepares for its 13th ordinary congress, the outcomes of the provincial council in Tchibanga will likely play a significant role in shaping the party's future directions and strategies.
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- The PDG's provincial council in Tchibanga focused on reconciliation, unity, and party revival ahead of its 13th ordinary congress.
