Gabon: Prime Minister Bilie-By-Nze delivers his general policy speech
Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, January 22, 2023. AFP - STEEVE JORDAN
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In Gabon, the new Prime Minister delivered his general policy speech on January 24.
Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze notably mentioned the “
major challenge
” represented by the organization of a triple simultaneous election in 2023.
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In Gabon, the new Prime Minister delivered his general policy speech on January 24, 2023. Appointed head of government two weeks ago,
Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze
was on Tuesday before the deputies to ask that he grants him their confidence.
He listed his orientations, his priorities, his next projects.
Without forgetting the very sensitive electoral questions since for the first time, Gabon will have three elections at the same time this year.
The Prime Minister described a “
major challenge
” which must be tackled “
with serenity
”.
An allusion to the violence of the 2016 election.
► To read also: Gabon: the government launches an initiative to avoid post-election violence in 2023
Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze called for everyone's responsibility and promised that his government would work to meet all the conditions for the political dialogue announced by President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Everything will be done "
to move towards a peaceful democracy
", he said...
The head of government said that the new Gabonese Elections Council, the key body that will organize the polls, would be in place before the consultation.
He promised that his team would work to launch the production of identity cards.
The technical phase before enlistment has been completed and the registration schedule will be unveiled in the coming weeks, he said.
As for the electoral list, the revision could be launched by March, he announced...
“
Like an athlete, the government will have its eyes fixed on the finish line
”
Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze also listed his upcoming projects in multiple sectors.
With two major axes: continuity and reorientation, in particular towards the social...
On the economic side, he spoke of optimistic prospects, but announced a strengthened fight against corruption, overbilling, increased revenue collection and the holding of a hearing against the high cost of living soon.
On the infrastructure side: repair and extension of the road network, hospitals, new classrooms… The Prime Minister listed the major works to come.
“
Like an athlete, the government will have its eyes fixed on the finish line
,” he said.
With the ultimate objective: the development of Gabon.
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