Hours after the August 30, 2023 coup was announced in Gabon, two videos went viral not only in the country but across the world. Controversial cash stash videoThe more controversial video was of a massive cash discovery allegedly in the home of a detained politician. Others have even alluded to the monies having been found at the home of president Ali Bongo himself, which according to experts is farfetched. Deposed Ali Bongo appeals for "noise" from friendsThe other video was a 53-second video of the ousted president, Ali Bongo, confirming the coup whiles calling for allies across the world to make "noise." Almost all media channels across the world have use it in full or in part for their reports on the situation in Gabon.

Source: GhanaWeb August 31, 2023 12:23 UTC