L ibreville, December 14, 2025 – In a resounding statement addressed to the Secretary-General of the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the Honorable Fiacre Mpako Ngoma, elected to the 2nd seat of Zadié in Mékambo, publicly recalled the limits of party discipline when faced with constitutional principles and loyalty to the party's founder. This firm and well-reasoned stance highlights a rare political courage in Gabonese power circles, where the voice of elected officials is often expected to be in perfect harmony with the leadership

Citing Article 90, paragraph 1, of the Constitution, which stipulates that every parliamentarian represents the entire Nation and not specific interests, the Honorable Mpako Ngoma categorically rejects the condescending tone allegedly used by the Secretary-General, who reportedly spoke to him "like a son." "I remain in the party ranks out of respect for discipline, but I refuse to lend my voice to laws that weaken the image of our party's founder, who is also the President of the Republic, whom I will support today and tomorrow, including for his future mandates," he declares with a clarity that commands respect.

This discourse is not trivial. By potentially opposing a controversial bill, the Mékambo elected official exposes his position to major risks: internal sanctions within the UDB, political marginalization, or even exclusion from the ruling party. In a Gabon where the cohesion of pro-presidential forces is often invoked to justify unity, such dissent could inspire other reluctant parliamentarians, weakening the majority in the National Assembly.

The consequences of this courageous posture could extend far beyond the partisan circle. It revives the debate on the independence of elected officials from political machinery, reminding us that national representation takes precedence over internal hierarchies. It remains to be seen whether this solitary voice will be isolated or if it signals a broader fracture within the UDB.