Did Ali Bongo win the 2023 elections? How long has Ali Bongo been President?

Gabonese political leader Ali Bongo had won the 2023 elections by 64.27%, which led to mass protests around the country. However, contrary electoral reports state that Bongo had a little under two-third of the majority votes.

The military had announced a coup d’etat on August 30, 2023, following the result of the election, placing Bongo under house arrest and charging him for high treason.

How long has Ali Bongo been President?

Bongo has been president for 14 years.

About Ali Bongo

Ali Bongo is a Gabonese politician who has been serving as the President of Gabon since 2009.

Bongo is the son of the former President of Gabon, Omar Bongo, and had assumed office after his father’s death.

Bongo has held various ministerial positions since the 1980s, before he became president.

He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (1989 – 1991), and held many leadership positions within the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), which is the ruling political party in Gabon.

Bongo additionally held served as Minister of the Interior, and Minister of Defense (1999 – 2009).

In 2009, Bongo ran for the presidency of Gabon following the death of his father. He had won the election amidst controversy and allegations of rigging.

In 2018, Ali Bongo suffered a stroke while abroad, leading to increased concerns about his health and ability to rule.

In 2016, Ali Bongo was re-elected for a second term as president in an election that was also marred by allegations of irregularities and protests.

In 2023, Bongo contested again for presidency, but was ousted by the military, following the results of the Gabonese general election.