Gabon’s top prosecutor suspended over alleged judicial interference
The Gabonese Minister of Justice, Garde des Sceaux Augustin Emane, has issued a three-month suspension of Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the country’s Prosecutor General at the Court of Appeals in Libreville. The decision, formalized under decree 000007/MJGSCDH, was notified to the magistrate on June 9, 2026, following serious allegations of involvement in an undisclosed influence network tied to multiple financial scandals.
Interim leadership takes charge immediately
In accordance with public service continuity principles, Thalie Aubone Nguema Edjo, a fellow senior magistrate, has been appointed to temporarily assume the Prosecutor General’s duties. Sources close to the matter confirm that Dr. Minang underwent extensive questioning at the Presidential Palace before the suspension was announced, signaling the gravity of the allegations against him.
Financial irregularities at the heart of the controversy
The suspension stems from grave suspicions of obstructing public investigations and judicial interference. Among the most contentious cases is a 4 billion CFA francs dispute involving Covec Gabon, but the investigation into the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) at the Ministry of National Education has emerged as the primary catalyst for this decision.
In early June 2026, the Prosecutor at the First Instance Court of Libreville, Dick Fabrice Boungou Mikolo, exposed a fraudulent billing scheme linked to the DCAF case, leading to the arrest of over twenty officials. Financial losses from this scheme are estimated between 560 and 700 million CFA francs. Dr. Minang is accused of attempting to derail ongoing legal proceedings in this matter, reportedly leveraging personal connections with the DCAF director—a fellow native of the Woleu-Ntem region—to influence the investigation.
Legal and institutional implications
The suspension of a magistrate of Dr. Minang’s rank underscores the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in Gabon’s judicial system. While the investigation continues, this unprecedented move raises questions about the integrity of high-level officials and the mechanisms in place to prevent abuse of power within Gabon’s legal institutions.