Breaking: Gérard Ella Nguéma Mitoghe’s Scathing Speech on Gabon’s Nationalist Paradoxes
In a powerful and uncompromising address delivered on June 28, 2025, Gabonese politician Gérard Ella Nguéma Mitoghe challenged the nation’s public opinion on the paradoxes of nationalist discourse. While the political and economic elite claims to promote a “Gabon for the Gabonese,” the reality, according to Mitoghe, is starkly different: omnipresent foreign investments, a crippling national debt, and privileged elites who fail to contribute to the national effort.
Economic Dependence and Elite Responsibilities
Mitoghe questioned the behavior of the ruling class, whom he sees as complicit in maintaining the status quo. He asked, “How can Gabon belong to the Gabonese if foreigners invest, finance, and dictate the rules of the game?” The deputy for the transition denounced an economic sovereignty that is merely a facade, exposing the hypocrisy of a nationalism that refuses concrete commitment.
He observed that Gabon is economically under guardianship, with a public debt level of around 76% of GDP, projected to reach 84% by 2028. Foreign capital often funds crucial infrastructure projects, leading to a form of economic colonization. “When it is necessary to build the roads or the cobblestones, it is the Lebanese who bring the money. And the hand that gives, it is she who commands,” he insisted.
Call for Collective Responsibility
Mitoghe criticized the passivity of leaders and called for a national effort where every citizen contributes according to their means. He invited the President of the Republic to set an example, emphasizing that the country’s development requires collective action. “Only one finger does not wash the figure,” he remarked.
He proposed an investment citizen fund for development, a voluntary contribution mechanism aimed at financing national projects. “It is not enough to say that I am Gabonese. But what are you doing for Gabon?” he challenged.
Patriotic Renewal
Mitoghe’s message was clear: Gabon will not develop without a radical change in mentality. Rejecting a wait-and-see attitude, refusing dependence, and denouncing unprecedented privileges are essential for a patriotic renewal. “This country will not be built with criticisms or congresses for posts. It will be built with money, will, and action,” he asserted.
As Gabon continues to grapple with economic challenges and political responsibilities, Mitoghe’s call for collective awakening and action resonates deeply. His speech serves as a wake-up call for the nation, urging each Gabonese to take responsibility for their country’s future.
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