Oyala (also known as Djibloho) is a city that is being built to be the future capital of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, replacing the city of Malabo. The planned city's location was chosen for its easy access and benign climate. The construction of this new capital has been criticised by the political opposition to President Teodoro Obiang, the driving force behind the initiative. It is located in Wele-Nzas Province, near the town of Mengomeyén.