The Constitutional Court has officially sworn in members of the national election commission, setting the stage for the upcoming vote scheduled for September 27.
A nationwide update of the electoral register will take place from July 14 to August 12. This process aims to include new eligible voters, remove the names of deceased or disqualified individuals, and reflect changes in polling locations and personal details.
All citizens aged 18 and above with a valid Personal Identification Number (PIN) will be automatically enrolled, and only need to select their preferred polling station.
Local electoral bodies are expected to be established by July 26 and will operate both within the country and overseas.
Candidate submissions for both parliamentary and local elections will be accepted from July 27 to August 7.
Path to the Fifth Republic
The Ministry of the Interior and the national election commission reiterated their dedication to holding elections that are “credible, transparent, and peaceful,” urging the public to take an active role in shaping the nation’s Fifth Republic.
In a significant political development, President Brice Oligui Nguema—who seized power in a coup two years ago—recently introduced a new political party, the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB). This follows his landslide victory in April’s presidential election, where he garnered nearly 95% of the vote.
The creation of the UDB suggests that Oligui is positioning himself for long-term political leadership. Although he initially took power as a transitional figure promising reform, his new party provides a formal framework for continued governance and future political ambitions.
