Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ben Bongo's poll win confirmed

       Gabon's Constitutional Court rejected on Monday challenges launched by the opposition to Ali Ben Bongo's victory in an August presidential election, paving the way for Mr Ben Bongo to replace his father as president.
       "The election of Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba as president of the Republic of Gabon is confirmed," Court President Marie Madeleine Mborantsuo, said in a decision read out on state television on Monday evening.
       According to the final tally, Mr Ben Bongo scored 41.8% of the vote.

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