The Gabonese Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane, has issued a three-month suspension against Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Attorney General of the Libreville Court of Appeal. The decision, marked by order n° 000007/MJGSCDH and dated June 9, 2026, removes the top magistrate from his duties pending investigations into allegations of involvement in a covert influence network tied to high-profile scandals.
Immediate interim measures put in place
Within hours of the suspension announcement, Thalie Aubone Nguema Edjo, a fellow senior magistrate, was appointed to assume interim responsibilities. This swift action underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining the uninterrupted functioning of the judicial system, as stipulated by public service continuity principles.
Key allegations and financial irregularities at the center of the case
The probe centers on serious accusations of interference with public proceedings and obstruction of justice. Among the most damaging allegations is the suspected manipulation of a high-stakes legal dispute involving Covec Gabon, a company embroiled in a 4 billion CFA franc financial dispute.
However, the most explosive revelation revolves around the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) scandal within the Ministry of National Education. Early June 2026, judicial authorities in Libreville filed formal charges in this case, leading to the arrest of nearly two dozen officials. The embezzled funds are estimated between 560 million and 700 million CFA francs.
Suspicions point to the suspended Attorney General as having potentially interfered with ongoing investigations to derail legal proceedings. Sources suggest his alleged motives may stem from personal affiliations with the DCAF director, both hailing from the Woleu-Ntem region, raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest.