Mezui, it is a shining symbol of a promise to Gabon's youth from coup mastermind-turned-transitional leader Gen Brice Oligui ...

Military head Oligui Nguema is the strongest candidate, but his ties to the old government have led to criticism.

Every day, 40-year-old Landry Obame-Mezui drives a taxi in Gabon's capital Libreville. But it's not just any taxi. It's a sparkling, brand-new white car with the inscription "Taxi Gab+".

But it's not just any taxi. It's a sparkling, brand-new white car with the inscription "Taxi Gab+". For Mr Obame-Mezui, it is a shining symbol of a promise to Gabon's youth from coup mastermind ...