As the constitutional referendum on Saturday November 16, 2024 approaches, the Center of Liberal Reformers (CLR) of Jean-Boniface Assélé is taking a position. During a statement held this Monday, November 4 at the party headquarters, the president of the CLR urged activists and supporters to mobilize in favor of “YES”. This call marks the end of a silence that some interpreted as a form of hesitation on the part of the centrist political group.
Jean-Boniface Assélé, emblematic figure of the CLR, justified this position after receiving support from different sections of the party, including the youth, women's and notable movements. “ I invite CLR members and activists to vote massively for YES “, he declared, emphasizing the importance of this moment for the future of Gabon.
A strategic silence from the CLR inspired by “centrist wisdom”
Responding to questions about the CLR's caution in the face of the debates surrounding the referendum, Jean-Boniface Assélé explained the reasons for this measured position. “ Many have questioned our silence. But, I would like to remind everyone that we are Centrists, and like a pedestrian, we look left and right before crossing “, he said.
For Jean Boniface Assélé, this wait is not a mark of indecision but the reflection of a thoughtful approach. “ Not for fear of commitment, but rather guided by the wisdom to observe, to understand before expressing oneself “, he added, illustrating the philosophy of the Center of liberal reformers which favors analysis and moderation.
This support for the referendum, which aims to establish a new Constitution, strengthens the political dynamic around the vote on November 16. While other political groups assert their own positions, the CLR's adherence to ” OUI » confirms the party's commitment to the current transition. For Jean Boniface Assélé and his activists, this referendum represents an opportunity to actively participate in the rebuilding of Gabonese institutions, in the hope of building a more inclusive and stable future for the country.
