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Albert Ondo Ossa, 69, was appointed by the main opposition platform as a "consensual" candidate against outgoing President Ali Bongo Ondimba. Six candidates had joined Alternance 2023, a platform that had set itself the objective of appointing a common candidate. The opposition had recently criticised with one voice the introduction of a "single ballot" for the presidential and legislative elections by decree at the beginning of August. The two single-member elections will take place simultaneously on August 26, details the Gabonese Center of Elections.

Gabon announced on Tuesday (June 27) the holding of its presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26, with outgoing President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Supporters of Gabonese president Ali Bongo believe that their candidate "is the choice of reason" as he launches his election campaign in the Owendo commune, running for a third term in office. Celestin Mba Ndong, one of those attending the rally in Owendo, describes Bongo as "the choice of reason".

Gabon's leader Ali Bongo Ondimba will face 18 other candidates in next month's presidential election, authorities announced Monday.

Bongo is favourite to win a third term at the head of the oil-rich West African state ruled by his family for 55 years.