A group of senior military officers who say they represent all security and defence forces of Gabon, have gone on national television to announce that they have seized power.

The officers made the broadcast early hours this Wednesday saying they have seized power because elections held over the weekend were not credible. 

Reports say they have cancelled the elections and have dissolved all state institutions.

This announcement is coming shortly after the state election body said President Ali Bongo Ondimba has won a third term in office in Saturday’s disputed elections.