Gabonese President Ali Bongo reassures his people about his health via Rabat

Currently staying in Morocco, Gabonese President Ali Bongo delivered a speech, Monday, to his people on New Year's Eve. In a two-minute video, Bongo reassured Gabonese citizens about his health.

His speech was also a way of replying to opposition parties in the country which sent on December the 21st a letter to the Gabonese Prime Minister, asking him to set up a «medical committee» to check on the President's health.

«Today, as you can see, I am better, and I am looking forward to seeing you quickly. I will continue to put all my energy and all my strength in the service of my country and to improve your living conditions», said the Gabonese President.

For the record, Ali Bongo flew to Morocco after he was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia because of a stroke, said his wife Sylvia Bongo.

In a Facebook post, the Gabonese first lady wrote that her husband is traveling on the 28th of November, to Rabat.

«To pursue his convalescence, the president, in concertation with his close family, has decided to accept the proposal of his brother, His Majesty the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI», said Sylvia bongo.

Bongo was transferred to hospital on October the 24th after he suffered a stroke during a conference, said the same source. The country’s top court ruled that Gabon’s vice president will head the cabinet in his absence.