The trial of Aboubacar Camara, president of Guinea's National Chamber of Court Officials, and Alhassane Bah, a member, continued on November 2, 2026, at the CRIEF court. The two officials are accused of corruption, abuse of trust, and other crimes allegedly committed against GPMS, represented by Kabinet Diané. However, during the hearing, the prosecution requested that the charges be dropped due to lack of evidence. The defendants, who were present in court, had previously denied the allegations against them.
The prosecution's request to dismiss the charges was based on the fact that no evidence was found to support the allegations. According to Biwon Milimono, the special prosecutor at CRIEF, the court should apply article 544 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which would acquit the two officials due to lack of evidence. The defendants' lawyer, Antoine Pépé Lama, also argued that his clients should be acquitted, citing that the alleged crimes were not established.
The case against Camara and Bah was filed by GPMS, which claimed that the two officials had committed various crimes, including corruption and abuse of trust. However, during the trial, the defendants maintained their innocence and provided explanations that seemed to convince the prosecution. The court has now postponed its decision until November 4, 2026.
The trial was held at the CRIEF court, which is responsible for handling corruption cases in Guinea. The court's decision will be closely watched, as it could have implications for the country's justice system. The case has also raised questions about the role of court officials in Guinea and the mechanisms in place to prevent corruption.
The defense team, led by Antoine Pépé Lama, argued that the allegations against Camara and Bah were unfounded and that the plaintiff's actions were aimed at tarnishing their reputation. The lawyer also criticized the plaintiff for trying to "drag the court officials through the mud."
The prosecution's decision to request the dismissal of charges against Camara and Bah was seen as a significant development in the case. If the court accepts the request, it would mean that the two officials would be acquitted and would not face any further charges.
The court is expected to make a final decision on November 4, 2026. If the charges are dismissed, it could have implications for GPMS and its representative, Kabinet Diané, who filed the complaint against Camara and Bah. The case has highlighted the challenges faced by Guinea's justice system in addressing corruption and ensuring accountability.
Key points
- The CRIEF prosecution has requested the dismissal of charges against Guinean court officials Aboubacar Camara and Alhassane Bah due to lack of evidence.
- The defendants, who are accused of corruption and other crimes, have denied the allegations against them.
- The court's decision on the case is expected to be made on November 4, 2026.
