In a significant development for Gabon’s judiciary, Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Prosecutor General attached to the Libreville Judicial Court of Appeal and a high-ranking magistrate, has been placed on a precautionary suspension for three months. This measure, outlined in decision n° 000007/MJGSCDH, was enacted on June 9, 2026, by Augustin Emane, the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals. The legal official is reportedly under suspicion of involvement in an clandestine influence network linked to several high-profile scandals.
Following an extensive interrogation at the Presidency of the Republic, Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang received his conservative suspension, formally signed by the Minister of Justice. Concurrently, the interim role has been promptly assigned to Thalie Aubone Nguema épouse Edjo, also a distinguished magistrate. This immediate appointment ensures the seamless continuity of public service within the judicial system.
Dr. Eddy Minang: temporarily removed from judicial duties
This temporary removal stems from grave suspicions of interference and obstruction of public justice. At the core of the controversy are several contentious financial cases, notably a dispute involving the company Covec Gabon, valued at 4 billion CFA francs. However, the primary catalyst for the suspension appears to be the ongoing investigation into the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) within the Ministry of National Education.
The DCAF case, brought to public attention in early June 2026 by Dick Fabrice Boungou Mikolo, the Republic’s Prosecutor at the Libreville Court of First Instance, centers on allegations of over-billing. This probe has already led to the questioning of approximately twenty agents, with financial damages estimated between 560 and 700 million CFA francs. The suspended Prosecutor General is now suspected of leveraging his influence to impede the ongoing investigation. It is suggested that this alleged intervention may be linked to regional ties, as both Dr. Minang and the DCAF director reportedly hail from the Woleu-Ntem region.
