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He defeated opponent Jean Ping by a razor-thin margin of 5,594 votes.
A close ally of the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba and his successor, Ali Bongo Ondimba, Bilie-By-Nze's influence extended far beyond his premiership.
His bold decision to contest the 2009 presidential election as an independent candidate against the incumbent, Omar Bongo Ondimba's son, Ali Bongo Ondimba, marked a pivotal moment in Gabon's political landscape.
Renowned for his diplomatic acumen and administrative expertise, he served as the Prime Minister of Gabon from 2016 to 2019 under the long-standing presidency of Ali Bongo Ondimba.
His appointment by President Ali Bongo Ondimba in January 2019 placed him at the helm of the government, tasked with steering the country through complex socio-economic challenges and fostering national dialogue.
Her ability to maintain her position through the reigns of Presidents Omar Bongo, Ali Bongo Ondimba, and briefly the transitional committee, spoke to a unique form of judicial resilience embedded within the Gabonese political system.
His son, Ali Bongo Ondimba, succeeded him after a controversial election in 2009, continuing the Bongo dynasty until a coup in August 2023.
2009 Election (Post-Bongo): Following Omar Bongo's death, Mamboundou ran against his son, Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Best known for his tenure as the Ex-Prime Minister of Gabon from 2012 to 2014 under President Ali Bongo Ondimba, Raymond Ndong Sima has been a central actor in the nation's governance for decades.
Her appointment by President Ali Bongo Ondimba during a cabinet reshuffle signaled a significant step towards greater gender representation in the highest echelons of power.
It was during her time working in the corporate sector that she met Ali Bongo Ondimba, then a rising figure in Gabonese politics and the son of the long-serving President Omar Bongo.
Appointment as CEO In 2018, President Ali Bongo Ondimba appointed Séraphine Wakana as the first female CEO of Gabon Oil Company.
In the 2009 election, following the death of Omar Bongo, he faced Ali Bongo Ondimba.