Fodé Bintou Keïta, the outgoing prosecutor of the Kankan Tribunal de Première Instance (TPI), has bid farewell to the city's judicial community, officials, and citizens. In an emotional ceremony, Keïta expressed his gratitude and respect to those who accompanied him during his tenure. He acknowledged the support of magistrates, collaborators, defense and security forces, authorities, lawyers, and partners of the justice system. Keïta is set to join his new post in Guéckédou.
Keïta highlighted the importance of teamwork and collaboration during his speech. He stated that leaving a function is never easy, but leaving a team like the one in Kankan is even more difficult. The outgoing prosecutor praised the different actors in the judicial chain, from the parquet général to the TPI, greffiers, secrétaires, stagiaires, agents pénitentiaires, and other justice personnel. He particularly emphasized the collaboration with the parquet général, which provided guidance and support during his tenure.
The prosecutor also extended his appreciation to defense and security forces, including police, gendarmerie, and douanes, for their contribution to maintaining security and combating crime in the region. Keïta recognized the crucial role of these services in ensuring the smooth functioning of justice. Local administrative authorities, including the préfet de Kankan, were also acknowledged for their collaboration, particularly in the commission de défense et de sécurité.
The ceremony marked the arrival of Ibrahima Nkamara as Keïta's successor at the head of the Kankan parquet. The outgoing prosecutor invited his former collaborators to support and work with Nkamara in a spirit of loyalty and professionalism. Keïta expressed confidence in Nkamara's abilities, stating that Kankan is well-served by his arrival. He encouraged the parquet to form a "wall of intellectual and moral support" around the new prosecutor.
Keïta's speech was also a testament to his attachment to the people of Kankan. He thanked the city's inhabitants for their warm welcome and expressed his gratitude towards them. The prosecutor stated that he leaves Kankan with pride, gratitude, and deep respect for each of them. He concluded by saying that a part of him will remain in Kankan, even as he moves on to his new posting in Guéckédou.
As Keïta begins his new role, he looks to maintain the connections he has made during his time in Kankan. The outgoing prosecutor emphasized his desire to preserve the relationships he has built with the city's judicial community, officials, and citizens. His farewell speech was a poignant moment, marking the end of an era in Kankan's judicial landscape.
The handover ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including magistrates, officials, and representatives of the press. Keïta's successor, Ibrahima Nkamara, is expected to build on the foundations laid by the outgoing prosecutor. As the judicial community in Kankan looks to the future, Keïta's legacy will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the city's justice system.
Key points
- Fodé Bintou Keïta bids farewell to Kankan's judicial community after serving as TPI prosecutor.
- Keïta expresses gratitude to collaborators, defense and security forces, and local authorities for their support.
- Ibrahima Nkamara takes over as the new prosecutor of Kankan's TPI.
