Gabon’s military leader general Brice Nguema has said he is giving up his salary as president and will only receive a wage as commander of the republican guard.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Nguema took the decision because he was aware of the social emergencies and many expectations of the Gabonese people.
Apart from renouncing his salary as president, General Nguema also decided to reduce public spending by slashing the allowances for lawmakers, eliminating political funds and cutting session allowances, which he said would consolidate the state’s funds.
Nguema became the interim president following the overthrow of president Ali Bongo who was accused of gross corruption and other financial scandals.
