FILE PHOTO: People attend the celebrations to mark the first anniversary of its overthrow of President Ali Bongo, in Libreville, Gabon, August 30, 2024. REUTERS/Gerauds Wilfried Obangome/File Photo
(Reuters) - Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that would pave the way to democratic rule after a coup ousted the Bongo dynasty last year.
The new constitution would introduce two-term limits on the presidency, remove the position of prime minister and recognise French as Gabon's working language. The presidential term would be set at seven years.
