The presidential election will take place in Gabon in August 2025, officially announced by the Transitional Committee for the Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) in Gabon. Constitutional order will be restored in just under two years.
The CTRI has just released "the schedule for the political transition in Gabon," shortly after its adoption during the last cabinet meeting. Here are the key dates. The establishment of transitional institutions is scheduled from September to October 2023. The national dialogue will continue until the adoption, in February 2024, of the final synthesis of the popular proposals that will serve the democratic progress of Gabon.
In early June 2024, the parliament will transform into a constituent assembly, and by late August 2024, a first draft of the future constitution will be presented for adoption by the end of October 2024. A referendum will then be held between November and December 2024 for the adoption of the new constitution.
In early 2025, a new electoral code will be developed and later adopted by parliament. Following that, in April 2025, the electoral list will be revised, and in July 2025, voter cards will be distributed. Everything will be ready for the presidential election scheduled for August 2025, marking the end of the transition.
By announcing these dates, the CTRI reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a transparent, efficient, and inclusive electoral process. "This schedule aims to actively involve the Gabonese people in a democratic decision-making process through a series of crucial steps. This transition represents a historic moment for our country, a decisive step, and a better future for all Gabonese," concludes the Committee, emphasizing at the end of its statement that its schedule could undergo modifications "following the results of the inclusive national dialogue."
As a reminder, the transition power has set six ambitious objectives for this phase: the restoration of stability, institutional reform, the fight against corruption, sustainable development, education, as well as national dialogue and public consultation.