Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Saturday to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
He was received at the airport by Gabonese Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima upon his arrival.
Shettima departed Abuja earlier in the day at the behest of President Bola Tinubu.
Oligui Nguema, who has served as Gabon’s transitional leader since August 2023, secured a resounding victory in the 12 April presidential election.
According to final results released by Gabon’s Constitutional Court, he garnered 58,074 votes—equating to 94.85% of the total votes cast.
He faced seven challengers, including former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze, who came second with just 3% of the vote. The remaining candidates failed to reach the 1% mark.
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Nigeria continues to support Gabon’s peaceful democratic transition and reaffirms its broader strategic commitment to promoting democratic governance and regional stability across Central Africa.
Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria following the inauguration ceremony.
