GABON ELECTIONS AFRICA OBSERVER REACTIONS
By Paul Ndiho
People in Gabon cast their ballots on Saturday as voters in the central African nation looked to elect new local leaders, legislators, and a president. Incumbent Ali Bongo Ondimba, 64, is seeking a third term that could extend his family’s 55-year political dynasty. Locals complained that voting was delayed and did not begin until late morning. According to witnesses, dozens waited outside polling stations in central Libreville, whose streets were surprisingly almost deserted. And international observers were not allowed into the country. For more insight, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Henry Muguzi, Overall coordinator of the African Election Observers Network based in Kampala, Uganda.
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