Gabon’s government resigned on Tuesday, the day after the constitutional court dissolved the national parliament and also called for the country’s leadership to step down over election delays.
Prime Minister Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet “submitted the resignation letter of his government following the decision of the constitutional court to put an end to the powers of the current legislature, resulting in the resignation of the current government,” a statement said.
According to the court, the government should have organised twice-delayed elections by April 30 at the latest.
The powers of the disbanded National Assembly will be transferred to the upper house Senate until elections are held, the court added. A date for the ballot is yet to be announced.
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Source: Seychelles News Agency
