Gabon Political parties

Political parties in Gabon are groups that generally center around a single leader and unite around a particular ideology or policy platform. Here are some prominent political parties in Gabon:

1. Democratic Party of Gabon (PDG): PDG, Gabon's oldest and largest political party, was founded in 1968. The party was founded by former President Omar Bongo Ondimba, who came to power after Gabon gained independence. PDG has long been a dominant party in Gabon politics.

2. Progressive Party of Gabon (RPG): RPG is a political party founded in Gabon during the transition to multi-party democracy in the 1990s. The party was founded by Ali Bongo Ondimba, the son and successor of former President Omar Bongo. The RPG has an important role in Gabon's politics and is still going strong.

3. Democratic Goodwill Movement (MIDEGO): MIDEGO is a political party in Gabon founded in 2005. The party was founded by Gabon's former Prime Minister Casimir Oye Mba and focuses on democratic reforms and economic development. MIDEGO is considered an important alternative in Gabon politics.

4. Social Democratic Progressive Party (PSD): PSD is a political party in Gabon founded in the 1990s. The party was founded by Gabon's former Prime Minister Pierre-André Kombila. PSD was founded on a social democratic policy platform and is known as a party that emphasizes democratic values, human rights and social justice. These political parties are the most well-known and influential in Gabon. However, there are also many other smaller political parties and independent candidates in Gabon.