Gabon: prosecutor suspended amid financial scandal probe
The Gabonese Minister of Justice, Garde des Sceaux Augustin Emane, issued decision n° 000007/MJGSCDH on June 9, 2026, suspending Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Prosecutor General of the Libreville Court of Appeal, from his duties for three months. The suspension, described as a precautionary measure, follows allegations of involvement in a clandestine influence network tied to multiple scandals.
Immediate succession and ongoing investigations
Thalie Aubone Nguema Edjo, a fellow senior magistrate, has been appointed as interim Prosecutor General to ensure the seamless continuity of judicial operations. The decision came after extensive questioning of Dr. Minang at the Presidential Palace, where he was held for several hours of interrogation.
Financial misconduct allegations take center stage
The suspension stems from serious accusations of obstructing public action and judicial interference. At the heart of the controversy are several high-profile financial cases, most notably a dispute involving the company Covec Gabon, amounting to an alleged 4 billion CFA francs. However, the most explosive development revolves around the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) scandal within the Ministry of National Education.
In early June 2026, the prosecutor assigned to the Libreville Court of First Instance, Dick Fabrice Boungou Mikolo, exposed this case involving inflated invoices, leading to the arrest of nearly two dozen officials. The financial loss is estimated between 560 million and 700 million CFA francs. Authorities suspect Dr. Minang of attempting to derail the ongoing investigation, reportedly due to personal connections with the DCAF director, both hailing from the Woleu-Ntem region.
