Libreville, Gabon — June 13, 2026 – Jean-Rémy Yama, president of the Parti national pour le travail et le progrès (PNTP), has publicly denounced the Gabonese government’s alleged blockage of his party’s office modifications. Yama’s accusations center on the Ministry of the Interior’s delay in issuing a receipt that would legally recognize the updated party structure following a leadership reshuffle in December 2025.
The incident, which Yama describes as “arbitrary “and “incompetent, “has significant implications for the PNTP’s participation in upcoming legislative elections scheduled for September 27, 2025. It also raises questions about the broader political environment in Gabon, where political parties are a central component of the electoral process. Yama’s frustration is not just personal; it reflects the PNTP’s broader concerns.
He has accused the Ministry of the Interior of deliberately delaying the process, which he claims is a violation of the law and hinders the PNTP’s right to function effectively as a political entity.
According to Yama, the ministry’s actions follow a pattern of political interference that could undermine the integrity of the electoral process. Officials have commented on the matter, with Yama stating, “This is a clear attempt to obstruct our participation in the legislative elections and to silence the voice of the people. “.
The Ministry of the Interior has yet to respond to Yama’s allegations.
However, the situation has drawn the attention of both domestic and international observers, who are closely monitoring the political climate in Gabon.
The PNTP’s request for the modification of its office follows a congress held on December 18, 2025, where the party’s leadership was reshuffled.
The new leadership has been seeking to formalize these changes with the Ministry of the Interior, but to no avail, according to Yama.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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