The Parti démocratique gabonais (PDG) militants from Gabon's Ogooué-Lolo province recently convened for a provincial council in Koulamoutou, ahead of the party's 13th ordinary congress scheduled for late November. The council, supervised by deputy Fernand Ngoussi, brought together high-ranking party officials, including former secretary general Faustin Boukoubi and former government member Pacôme Moubele Boubeya, who presided over the event. The meeting aimed to define the party's orientations and strategies.
The provincial council examined five major themes, which will be transmitted to the upcoming party congress. These themes were addressed by various commissions, including strategy and programming, revision of party texts, ethics and discipline, relaunch and remobilization, and communication and digital strategy. The commissions formulated recommendations, such as separating the discipline commission from the promotion commission and pursuing the party's redynamization process.
The strategy and programming commission, led by Barnabé Indoumou Mamboungou, reaffirmed the PDG's allegiance to the presidential majority and its support for President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's development policy. The party's commitment to its political identity was also emphasized. The council's resolutions will contribute to the discussions at the 13th ordinary congress, where party members will address key issues and strategies.
The relaunch and remobilization commission, chaired by M. Mondjo, focused on mechanisms to revitalize the party and regain its influence. The commission suggested reducing the number of members in basic organs to improve efficiency. The communication and digital strategy commission, led by Mme Kouya, examined three strategic axes, including the creation of a party training institute and strengthening digital communication.
The event featured notable interventions from Elisabeth Niongo, Barnabé Indoumou Mamboungou, Faustin Boukoubi, and PDG President Blaise Louembé Kouya. Their speeches highlighted the need to create a favorable environment for mobilizing militants around President Oligui Nguema's policy while preserving the PDG's identity. The president urged militants to reconquer the political terrain and regain seats lost in the 2025 elections.
The provincial council's resolutions reflect the Ogooué-Lolo province's contribution to the party's reflections ahead of the 13th ordinary congress. The congress will bring together party members to discuss key issues, strategies, and the party's future. The PDG's orientations and strategies will be shaped by the outcomes of this council and the upcoming congress.
The PDG's 13th ordinary congress will take place in late November, with President Blaise Louembé Kouya in attendance. The event will address crucial issues, including the party's positioning, strategies, and future directions. The party's performance in future elections, including those scheduled for 2030, will depend on the outcomes of these discussions and the implementation of the party's new orientations.
Key points
- The PDG militants in Ogooué-Lolo province reaffirmed their allegiance to the presidential majority and support for President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's development policy.
