Gabon: Créol at the heart of a lively controversy after the coup that overthrew the Bongo regime

While President Ali Bongo has just been deposed by a group of soldiers shortly after the announcement of the results of the presidential election, the singer Créol found herself at the heart of a lively controversy on the web because of of an act that provokes the anger of its subscribers.

The Gabonese political scene is in turmoil following the announcement of the contested re-election of Ali Bongo for a third presidential term, quickly followed by a coup d’état which overthrew the existing regime. A group of Gabonese soldiers announced the cancellation of the elections and the dissolution of the institutions of the Republic. A military intervention which marks the end of an era of more than half a century of governance by the Bongo dynasty.

In this tense context, the singer Créol sparked a strong reaction by modifying her cover photo on social networks to display the flag of Gabon accompanied by the caption “ Peace in Gabon“. This publication by the singer, very close to the fallen regime, triggered a wave of criticism from her subscribers and Gabonese Internet users in general.

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Indeed, the gesture of the artist known for her unwavering support for the old regime, triggered a hostile reaction from her followers. Some Internet users accused the singer of supporting a regime deemed undemocratic and corrupt, while others expressed their joy at the overthrow of the power in place. ” The shame of that, Long live the Gabonese army, Finally Gabon is liberated”, “Get rid of the national rubbish”, “Don’t even think that you are going to distract anyone here ”, we can read among other things in the comments. At the same time, some even called for mass reporting of his account.

It should be remembered that Créol is one of the Gabonese celebrities who openly supported Ali Bongo during the electoral campaigns: “ My candidate is Ali Bongo. I think the CEO will win, everyone has the right to choose their candidate. When we announce that Ali Bongo has won, you will leave after out of your holes,” she said in a live post on her Facebook page.