Estuary/Municipal Elections: Zéphirine Etotowa Ntutume Elected Mayor of Ntoum
NTOUM, November 9, 2025 (AGP) – Councillors elected Zéphirine Etotowa Ntutume as the new mayor of Ntoum during municipal elections held this Sunday at the multipurpose hall of the 1st district, as reported by the Gabonese Press Agency.
A Surprising Political Context
The election unfolded in an unexpected political climate, marked by the last-minute withdrawal of a coalition comprising the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), the Gabonese Patriotic Front (FPG), and independent candidate Olivia Mondjo.
A Profile of Experience and Commitment
A native of the Komo-Mondah department and former director of commerce, Etotowa Ntutume is a respected figure known for her exemplary administrative career and deep commitment to community development. Her election is widely viewed as an opportunity for renewal, with the municipality aspiring to regain its growth momentum.
A Vision for Sustainable Development
In her acceptance speech, Mayor Etotowa Ntutume emphasized the principles of proximity and rigorous management. She pledged to place her term under the banner of sustainable local development.
“We must make the Ntoum municipality a hub of economic and social attractiveness. Together, we will meet this challenge,” the newly elected official declared.
She will be supported in this mission by her deputy mayors: Josphine Andeme Manfoumbi (1st), Elfox Mbina (2nd), Brice Anicet Mombo (3rd), and Flavienne Matoumba Matoumba (4th).
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