2025 Gabonese parliamentary election

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2025 Gabonese parliamentary election
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All 145 seats in the National Assembly
73 seats needed for a majority
Vice President of the Government before election

Alexandre Barro Chambrier
Rally for the Fatherland and Modernity

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Elected Vice President of the Government

TBD

Parliamentary elections are being held in Gabon on 27 September 2025 alongside municipal elections, [1] with a second round to be held on 11 October for constituencies where no candidate has a majority. [2]

Background

In July 2025, president Brice Oligui Nguema, who came to power following the 2023 Gabonese coup d'état, established his own political party, the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB). [1]

Electoral system

Electoral rolls underwent revision from 14 July to 12 August. Local electoral commissions were set up by 26 July, while nomination of candidates was held from 27 July to 7 August. [1]

Candidates

There are around 1,600 candidates competing for 145 seats in parliament, while around 17,000 individuals are competing for various municipal and departmental council positions. [3]

Campaign

Campaigning began on 17 September. [3]

Conduct

More than 900,000 people are eligible to vote. Polling was slightly delayed in Libreville due to early morning rain. [2]

Results

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Gabon launches electoral process for September 27 local and legislative elections". Africanews. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Gabon holds first legislative and local elections after the 2023 military coup". AP News. 27 September 2025. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Gabon gears up for legislative and local elections as campaigns kick off". Africanews. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
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