The ruling Parti démocratique gabonais (PDG) of Gabon held a provincial council in Franceville from November 6 to 8. The council aimed to prepare for the 13th ordinary congress scheduled for November 27-29 in Libreville. The congress will focus on the theme "Congress of Reconciliation, Awakening, and Resurgence, for a United and Solidary PDG". The event was attended by militants from the Haut-Ogooué province.
During the three-day council, participants discussed six key topics, including political life, legal and state instruments of the party, financing and patrimony, specialized bodies, communication-marketing, and training. The report of these works will be transmitted to strategic and operational coordinations responsible for preparing and supervising the next national congress. The discussions were led by Jeannot Kalima, vice-president of the PDG.
The provincial congress president, Osward Séverin Mayounou, emphasized that reconciliation, awakening, and resurgence require a profound transformation of mentalities and behaviors within the party. He called for constructive dialogue to overcome prejudices and better understand the difficulties faced by the PDG. Albert Ngouamizokou, provincial secretary, praised the mobilization of militants, considering it a strong signal in favor of the party's values and vision 2030.
The Haut-Ogooué province is one of several provinces in Gabon that have held similar councils to prepare for the national congress. The councils aim to provide a platform for militants to discuss issues of interest to the party's life. The PDG is Gabon's ruling party, and its congress is a significant event in the country's political calendar.
The 13th ordinary congress of the PDG will bring together militants and leaders from across the country to discuss the party's future and strategies. The event is expected to be attended by high-ranking officials, including the party's president. The congress will focus on promoting unity and solidarity within the party.
In other news, various activities have been taking place in Gabon, including the opening of the judicial year in Tchibanga, the installation of magistrates in Koula-Moutou, and the inauguration of a new sawmill in Ngounié. These events reflect the ongoing efforts to strengthen institutions and promote development in the country.
The PDG's provincial council in Franceville demonstrates the party's commitment to engaging its militants and preparing for the national congress. The event has provided a platform for discussions and debates, which will inform the party's strategies and decisions in the coming period.
Key points
- The PDG's 13th ordinary congress will focus on promoting unity and solidarity within the party.
- The provincial council in Franceville discussed six key topics, including political life and financing of the party.
- The event was attended by militants from the Haut-Ogooué province, who discussed issues of interest to the party's life.
