Ali Bongo Ondimba is a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party and has been in office since 2009, know his net worth in 2023, biography and religion
He is the third and current president of Gabon. Let us know more about him and his family.
Who is Ali Bongo Ondimba Gabon president, net worth in 2023, biography, age, first wife, son, religion, education
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Ali Bongo ran for re-election for a third term in office in Gabon’s general election. He ran on the ticket of the Gabonese Democratic Party.
Ali Bongo of the Gabonese Democratic Party was declared the winner when the official election results were abruptly presented on state television at approximately midnight on Wednesday, August 30.
Who is Ali Bongo?
Alain Bernard Bongo (Ali Bongo Ondimba) is a renowned Gabonese politician and businessman who was born on February 9, 1959.
He completed his higher education at Pantheon-Sorbonne University, Paris, France (1977–1981).
Ali Bongo’s Family
His father was Omar Bongo, who was a former president of Gabon and politician, and his mother, Patience Dabany, was a former First Lady of Gabon.
He was born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, with three siblings: Pascaline Bongo Ondimba, Albertine Amissa Bongo, and Frederic Bongo Ondimba.
Political strongman Omar Bongo converted to Islam in 1973 and changed his name from Albert-Bernard Bongo to its current form and following Omar Bongo’s death, his son Ali Bongo Ondimba, also a Muslim, ascended to the presidency.
Born: 9 February 1959 (age 64 years), Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Spouse: Sylvia Bongo Ondimba (m. 1989)
Party: Gabonese Democratic Party
Presidential term: 16 October 2009 – today
Children: Noureddin Bongo Valentin, Malika Bongo Ondimba, Jalil Bongo Valentin, Bilal Bongo
Parents: Omar Bongo, Patience Dabany
Siblings: Pascaline Bongo Ondimba, Albertine Amissa Bongo, Frédéric Bongo Ondimba
Ali Bongo’s Married Life
Ali Bongo was married twice. In 1989, he married a French nationalist, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba. The couple together have four children: Malika Bongo Ondimba Valentin, Jalil Bongo Ondimba, and Bilal Bongo.
He later remarried in 1994 to an American from Los Angeles, Inge Lynn Collins Bongo, who later divorced him in 2015.
Ali Bongo’s Career
He served as minister of foreign affairs from 1989 to 1991, when his father was president. From 1991 to 1999, he served as a deputy for Bongoville in the National Assembly before being appointed defence minister from 1999 to 2009.
Ali Bongo was elected president of Gabon in 2009, using the GDP’s nomination, following the passing of his father.
In a general election plagued by numerous anomalies, arrests, breaches of human rights, and post-election protests and violence, he was re-elected in 2016.
As per military officials, on August 30, 2023, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba was placed under house arrest while one of his sons was being held on “treason” charges. Shortly after the military officials said that they had successfully overthrown the Gabonese government, this development occurred.
Ali Bongo’s Net Worth
According to reports, Gabon’s current president’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
VIDEO: 'Make noise, I've been arrested', Gabon's Ali Bongo begs 'friends' for help
A video has surfaced on social media where the ousted Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, was begging his international friends to "make noise" following Wednesday's coup.
In the 51-second video,… pic.twitter.com/qTiYgumNPy
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) August 30, 2023
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