The vice-president of the AIDE association, Nestor Ndong Ngome with his entire team raising awareness among traders at the Dragages market on November 15 in Libreville © Gabonactu.com
Determined to make the “yes” vote triumph, the Association of Initiatives for the Development and Growth of Gabon (AIDE), has, through its leaders, initiated a few days ago, an awareness caravan calling on women traders to go and recover their voter cards which will allow them to vote “yes” in the referendum scheduled for this Saturday, November 16.
“We tell our mothers in the markets that they must remember to take their voter cards, because to go and vote you need to have your voter card”urged Nestor Ndong Ngome, vice-president of the AIDE association.
After the Nzeng-ayong Roundabout and the Dragages market in the 6th district of Libreville, the AIDE caravan deported towards the spontaneous market of Awendjé in the 4th arrondissement before going to the Charbonnages market in the 1is borough. She then went to Akanda in the north of Libreville, to mobilize women traders to collect their voter cards in order to fulfill their civic duty.
“We ask our mothers to vote yes which symbolizes the change in our country”, he said, subsequently calling on these women to go to the offices tomorrow Saturday with their passports or identity cards to vote “yes”.
Gabon is organizing a referendum this Saturday, November 16, 2024, to adopt the new constitution which will allow it to return to constitutional order after the military coup d’état (also called liberation coup) of August 30, 2023. The new constitution subject to the The people’s approval was developed after the holding last April of the Inclusive National Dialogue (DNI).
Camille Boussoughou
2024-11-15 17:46:00
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How does Nestor Ndong Ngome believe women’s participation in the referendum will impact their livelihoods?
**Interview with Nestor Ndong Ngome, Vice-President of AIDE**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, Nestor. Can you share more about the recent awareness campaign your organization has initiated?
**Nestor Ndong Ngome**: Thank you for having me. Our campaign is focused on raising awareness among women traders at the Dragages market in Libreville, emphasizing the importance of collecting their voter cards ahead of the referendum on November 16. We want to ensure that they are prepared to cast their votes and support the “yes” option, which we believe is crucial for our country’s development.
**Editor**: Why is it particularly important for women traders to participate in this referendum?
**Nestor Ndong Ngome**: Women traders play a vital role in our economy and community. Their participation in the referendum reflects their interests and voices. By voting, they can influence policies that affect their livelihoods directly. It’s essential for them to have a say in the decisions that shape our society.
**Editor**: How has the response been from the women at the market to your calls to action?
**Nestor Ndong Ngome**: The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Many women are eager to participate and express their views. However, we still encounter some who aren’t aware of the need for their voter cards, so our team is working hard to ensure everyone understands the importance of being prepared to vote.
**Editor**: What specific messages are you communicating to these women during your awareness campaign?
**Nestor Ndong Ngome**: We are conveying a clear message: “Remember to take your voter cards. To vote, you must have your card.” It’s also about empowering them to recognize their role in the democratic process and the impact their votes can have on our future.
**Editor**: Thank you, Nestor, for your dedication to this important cause and for sharing your insights with us.
**Nestor Ndong Ngome**: Thank you for the opportunity to inform the public. Together, we can drive change in Gabon.
