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  The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has said the new government formed by the military junta in Gabon is unacceptable, while demanding a return to “democratic order.” The Nigerian government stated its position in a release by the spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, which demanded an immediate return to democracy in Gabon. Nguema had on August 30, 2023, led a coup ending 55 years of rule by the Bongo dynasty.

President Bola Tinubu has suggested the General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) model in Niger Republic following the coup that deposed President Mohammed Bazoum.

On the streets of the capital Libreville and the economic hub of Port-Gentil crowds celebrate the 'liberation of Gabon' from the Bongos.

Political turmoil in Africa highlights France’s waning influence in former colonies

The end has been many years in the making.

Gabonese people celebrated Monday with jubilation the inauguration of the new president of the transition, General Brice Oligui Nguema, in Libreville, their capital, hoping that his arrival and the transition he announced would mark the end of " asphyxiation ".

Ali Bongo’s illness, the contagion effect of other recent successful coups and palace power tussles are factors responsible for Gabon’s recent coup.

Central African Bloc Suspends Gabon Over Coup

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.

At least 30 commercial ships dropped anchor on Wednesday around Gabon's waters after military officers said they had seized…