The Democrats (Gabon) Explained

The Democrats
Native Name:Les Démocrates
Native Name Lang:fr
Abbreviation:LD
Leader:Guy Nzouba Ndama
Foundation:2017
National:Coalition for the New Republic
Headquarters:Libreville
Slogan:Unité, Justice, Progrès
Seats1 Title:National Assembly
Seats2 Title:Senate
Country:Gabon

The Democrats (French: Les Démocrates, abbreviated LD) is a political party in Gabon.[1]

The party was established in Libreville in March 2017 by members of the collapsed Alliance for the New Gabon (ANG). It is chaired by the former Speaker of the National Assembly Guy Nzouba Ndama. The party won 11 seats in the 2018 parliamentary elections, which made it the biggest opposition party. The party is a member of Gabon's Coalition for the New Republic (CNR).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gabon : Les Démocrates, première force de l'opposition - Gabonreview.com - Actualité du Gabon -. 30 October 2018. 5 November 2018.