By RFIPubliée the 31-12-2018Modified the 31-12-2018 at 23:45

In Gabon, it is probably the end of a suspense. Ali Bongo Ondimba, although convalescent, appeared on the screens of the public televisions reading his message of New Year's greetings to his people. The president who had not spoken since his stroke was sometimes given for dead by rumor. The first images broadcast of him from Morocco had not convinced the Gabonese.

Ali Bongo appeared rejuvenated, well dressed in a tie suit, but the stigma of the disease is clearly visible. His eyes are not precise, his voice is pasty. For this first address to his people, Ali Bongo spoke about his state of health.

" It is true that I have gone through a difficult period, as sometimes happens in life, " said the Gabonese president. This ordeal I overcame thanks to God, to the people who surrounded me, my family in particular, but also thanks to your testimonials of support. Today, as you can see, I am better and prepare to find you very quickly .

The speech was certainly recorded in Morocco where the Gabonese president continues his convalescence and his reeducation . The short video of 4 minutes is a new proof of life of Ali Bongo that the Gabonese waited for.

Shortly before this message, 44 opposition parties, annoyed by the long absence of the head of state, requested a two-year transition with a transitional president.

" Now that everyone has been able to see President Ali Bongo, marked certainly by the stigmas of the disease, but alive, can we finally move on? "Reacted on Twitter Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, Minister and very close to Ali Bongo.

Now that everyone has been able to see President Ali Bongo alive, marked certainly by the stigmas of the disease, but alive, can we finally move on? Just a question mark, no need to prove his talents in insult to answer this question.

Bilie-By-Nze (@BilieByNze) December 31, 2018

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