Gabon’s top prosecutor eddy minang suspended for three months

In a significant development, Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Attorney General of the Libreville Judicial Court of Appeal and a high-ranking magistrate, has been placed on a three-month provisional suspension from his duties. This measure, formalized by decision n° 000007/MJGSCDH on June 9, 2026, was enacted by the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane. The esteemed legal official is reportedly under suspicion for his alleged involvement in an undisclosed network of influence linked to high-profile scandalous cases.

Following extensive questioning at the Presidency of the Republic, Eddy Narcisse Minang’s temporary removal was confirmed by a suspension order from the Justice Minister. Furthermore, sources confirm that Thalie Aubone Nguema épouse Edjo, also a top-tier magistrate, has been immediately appointed to assume the interim role. This swift action ensures the seamless continuation of public service.

Dr. Eddy Minang: temporarily removed from the judicial system

This provisional sidelining stems from grave allegations of interference and obstruction concerning public actions. At the core of these accusations are several contentious financial files, notably a significant dispute involving the company Covec Gabon, valued at 4 billion CFA francs. However, the pivotal trigger for these proceedings appears to be the high-profile case known as the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) within the Ministry of National Education.

The DCAF scandal, involving extensive overbilling, came to light in early June 2026 through the Public Prosecutor of the Libreville Court of First Instance, Dick Fabrice Boungou Mikolo. This investigation led to the arrest of approximately twenty agents and revealed a financial loss estimated between 560 and 700 million CFA francs. The suspended Attorney General is now suspected of leveraging his influence to impede the ongoing investigation. Intriguingly, this alleged intervention might be linked to geographical ties, as both he and the DCAF director reportedly hail from the Woleu-Ntem region. Further details on this developing situation are anticipated.