LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The outgoing president of the Gabonese National Olympic Committee (CNOG), Crésant Pambo, was notably absent from the handover ceremony held at the institution’s headquarters in Akanda on Wednesday, reports the Gabonese Press Agency. Expected to officially hand over his duties to his successor, Sylvain Florient Pambou-Mbembo, who was elected on May 2, Pambo did not appear.
According to the new Secretary — General of the CNOG, Anaclet Matthieu Taty, certain media outlets have reported allegations of vandalism in the outgoing president’s office by the incoming team. “Whether true or false, some media have mentioned a vandalized office. Based on this, the outgoing president decided not to attend the ceremony, “he explained.
However, he clarified that the new president was able to contact his predecessor to reassure him, stating that no doors were forced and no act of degradation was observed. Officials commented on the matter.
In light of this absence, the new Executive Committee called upon a notary to assess the situation. While awaiting the notary’s report, the president’s office cannot be occupied. Therefore, the new president has decided to use the conference room as a temporary workspace.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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