Prime Minister of Gabon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Gabonese Republic
Coat of arms of Gabon
Incumbent Raymond Ndong Sima (Transitional) since 7 September 2023
Appointer	President of Gabon
Inaugural holder	Léon M'ba Casimir Oyé-Mba (Third Republic; since 1991)
Formation	17 August 1960

The prime minister of Gabon (French: Premier ministre de la République gabonaise) is the main leader of the government in Gabon. This person helps run the country day-to-day. They work closely with the President of Gabon, who is the head of the country.

The job of Prime Minister was first created in 1960. This was when Gabon became independent from France. However, the position was removed in 1961. It was brought back in 1975 and has been part of Gabon's government ever since. From 1961 to 1981, the President was the main leader of the government. Since 1981, the Prime Minister has held this role.

So far, thirteen different people have served as Prime Minister. This includes twelve men and one woman.

What the Prime Minister Does

The Prime Minister of Gabon has important duties. They are chosen by the President of the Republic.

The President can end the Prime Minister's time in office. This can happen if the Prime Minister resigns. It can also happen if the National Assembly (Gabon's parliament) votes against the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister can suggest other people to join the government. They can also suggest removing them from their jobs.

Sometimes, the Prime Minister can act for the President. This happens if the President gives them special permission for certain tasks.

After being chosen, the Prime Minister must present a plan to the National Assembly. This plan explains what the government will do. The National Assembly then votes to show if they trust the Prime Minister's plan. This vote must happen within 45 days.

The Prime Minister leads all the government's actions. They make sure that the country's laws are followed. They also have the power to make rules and appoint people to government jobs. The Prime Minister can also let other government members handle some of their duties.

If the Prime Minister cannot do their job, another government member takes over temporarily. This person is chosen by the President. They have all the powers of the Prime Minister during this time.

Any actions taken by the Prime Minister must be approved by the government members who will carry them out.

The Prime Minister is the head of the government in Gabon.

People Who Have Been Prime Minister

Here is a list of the people who have served as Prime Minister of Gabon.

Political parties

     Gabonese Democratic Bloc (BDG) → Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG)

Other groups

     Independent

Status

     Means acting or temporary Prime Minister

No.	Portrait	Name (Born–Died)	Election	Time in office			Political party	President(s)
				Started	Ended	Length of time
1		Léon M'ba (1902–1967)	1961	17 August 1960	21 February 1961	188 days	BDG	Himself
Job removed (21 February 1961 – 16 April 1975)
2		Léon Mébiame (1934–2015)	1980 1985	16 April 1975	3 May 1990	15 years, 17 days	PDG	O. Bongo
3		Casimir Oyé-Mba (1942–2021)	1990	3 May 1990	2 November 1994	4 years, 183 days	Independent
4		Paulin Obame-Nguema (1934–2023)	1996	2 November 1994	23 January 1999	4 years, 82 days	PDG
5		Jean-François Ntoutoume Emane (born 1939)	2005	23 January 1999	20 January 2006	6 years, 362 days	PDG
6		Jean Eyeghé Ndong (born 1946)	2006	20 January 2006	17 July 2009	3 years, 178 days	PDG
								Divungi Di Ndinge
								Rogombé
7		Paul Biyoghé Mba (born 1953)	2011	17 July 2009	27 February 2012	2 years, 225 days	PDG
								A. Bongo
8		Raymond Ndong Sima (born 1955)	—	27 February 2012	27 January 2014	1 year, 334 days	PDG
9		Daniel Ona Ondo (born 1945)	—	27 January 2014	28 September 2016	2 years, 245 days	PDG
10		Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet (1961–2020)	2018	28 September 2016	12 January 2019	2 years, 106 days	PDG
11		Julien Nkoghe Bekale (born 1958)	—	12 January 2019	16 July 2020	1 year, 186 days	PDG
12		Rose Christiane Raponda (born 1963)	—	16 July 2020	9 January 2023	2 years, 177 days	PDG
13		Alain Claude Bilie By Nze (born 1967)	—	9 January 2023	30 August 2023 (Removed from power)	233 days	PDG
Job empty (30 August – 7 September 2023)
—		Raymond Ndong Sima (born 1955)	—	7 September 2023	Incumbent	1 year, 282 days	Independent	Oligui

Timeline of Prime Ministers

This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served in Gabon.

See also

In Spanish: Primer ministro de Gabón para niños