Former Guinean Prime Minister Kabiné Komara has paid tribute to Sidya Touré, who passed away on September 25, 2026. Komara recalled his personal and professional relationship with Touré, which began in 1990 when Touré was Director of Cabinet at the Ivorian Prime Minister's office. At the time, Komara was returning from a seminar in Yamoussoukro, where he was invited by the office of Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara. Touré invited Komara to his home, offering support for his nomination as Alternate Administrator at the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Komara's relationship with Touré was one of mutual respect and support. He credited Touré with helping him secure his position at the AfDB, then led by Babacar Ndiaye. Komara expressed his gratitude for Touré's assistance, which he continued to seek in times of need. When Komara became Prime Minister under Captain Moussa Dadi s, he relied on Touré's expertise to develop the country's emergency electricity program.
More recently, Komara sought Touré's counsel in Abidjan, where Touré had established himself. Komara asked Touré to lend his ear to Prime Minister Bernard Goumou's efforts to bring together various political actors for a productive dialogue. This dialogue aimed to facilitate a consensual exit from the transition period that began in September 2021.
Komara described Touré as a highly competent individual who had hoped to become Guinea's head of state. He acknowledged that Touré's passing on September 25, 2026, has left a void that will be felt by all who knew him. Komara offered his condolences to Touré's family, members of his party, the UFR, and the people of Guinea.
In his tribute, Komara highlighted Touré's significant contributions to Guinean politics. He remembered Touré as a great servant of the state, whose career was marked by dedication and a commitment to public service. Komara's testimony was one of many that have poured in since Touré's passing.
The Guinean government released an official communiqué paying tribute to Touré, which Komara saw as a testament to the impact Touré had on the nation. Komara prayed that Touré's soul would be granted a special place in paradise.
Sidya Touré's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across Guinea and beyond. As the nation mourns his loss, Komara's words serve as a reminder of Touré's enduring legacy in Guinean politics and his relationships with those who knew him.
Key points
- Kabiné Komara remembered his long-standing relationship with Sidya Touré, which began in 1990.
- Komara credited Touré with helping him secure a position at the African Development Bank.
- Touré passed away on September 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy in Guinean politics.
