Libreville, Gabon — August 15, 2026 (AGP) – Jean-Boniface Assélé, the president of the Centre des libéraux réformateurs (CLR), has recently addressed the escalating misuse of digital platforms in Gabon, emphasizing the importance of respect and adherence to legal and republican values.
In a public statement, Assélé denounces the toxic online environment and the recent verbal attacks against President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, urging a swift return to the respect of the law and the nation’s values. Expressing his concern over the growing trend of social media becoming a platform for insults, defamation, and libel, Assélé has called for a firm response from the authorities to counteract this phenomenon. He has highlighted the recent case of an individual making remarks that are contrary to the law and severely criticized by moral standards, directed towards the country’s highest authority.
Despite these challenges, Assélé reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Nguema.
The CLR, led by Assélé, is actively preparing for its upcoming congress, a pivotal event that could signal a shift in the party’s political strategy within Gabon’s Fifth Republic.
The party’s mobilization efforts and reorganization are in line with its commitment to supporting the president’s policies and maintaining a platform for political discourse.
The CLR’s stance on social media misuse and its solidarity with the president indicate a clear alignment within the party as it prepares for its 2027 congress.
As the political landscape in Gabon evolves, the CLR’s role and its efforts to address online abuses will be closely monitored by both domestic and international audiences.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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