Gabon's main opposition says the military shows no sign they plan to hand power back to civilians.
In a televised address on Friday evening, Gen Nguema said the military would move "quickly but surely" to avoid elections that "repeat the same mistakes" by keeping the same people in power.
Gabon's main opposition group, Alternance 2023, which says it is the rightful winner of Saturday's election, urged the international community on Friday to encourage a return to civilian rule. She added that the plan for Gen Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president on Monday was "absurd". It has been condemned by the UN, the African Union and France - its former colonial power which had close ties to the Bongo family.
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