The Prefectural Administrative Council (CAP) in Guinea's Boké region has officially restarted its sessions after a six-year pause. The opening ceremony took place on September 23, 2026, and lasted for 72 hours. The event brought together various stakeholders, including regional and prefectural administrative authorities, communal elected officials, military and customary leaders, and representatives from NGOs and technical services. This revival occurs amid efforts to strengthen local governance and monitor public action.
The CAP serves as a platform for consultation, evaluation, and coordination among development stakeholders at the prefectural level. According to Sékouba Traoré, secretary general of Boké prefecture, the session aims to improve local governance for more effective administration. Honorable deputy Aboubacar M’Bopp Camara praised the CAP's resumption, viewing it as a legal requirement and a space for dialogue and concertation. He also acknowledged President Mamadi Doumbouya's role in restoring Guinea's constitutional order.
Colonel Alsény Camara, prefect of Boké, emphasized the CAP's significance in addressing key issues affecting local populations. He stressed the need for constructive collaboration, collective responsibility, and preserving peace in line with national orientations. The CAP enables stakeholders to review and analyze public action, assess project progress, and identify areas requiring corrective measures.
The CAP allows technical services and local authorities to present their achievements, evaluate infrastructure projects, examine budget execution, and address shortcomings. Hadja Gnalen Condé, director of the Boké Governor's Cabinet, highlighted the session's importance in planning public action and defining priorities. She emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in budget execution.
The participants will review actions taken, ongoing projects, challenges, and priorities over the 72-hour period. The goal is to enhance coordination and effectiveness in prefectural administration. This move demonstrates the regional authority's commitment to supporting prefectural administration in achieving its objectives.
The resumption of the CAP is seen as a crucial step towards improving local governance and public service delivery. It brings together various stakeholders to discuss pressing issues and develop strategies for sustainable development. The session's outcomes are expected to contribute to better coordination and more effective public action in the Boké region.
The event marks a significant milestone in Boké's efforts to revitalize its administrative structures. With a renewed focus on collaboration and accountability, the region aims to address key development challenges and improve the lives of its citizens. Key stakeholders are working together to ensure the success of this initiative and its potential to drive positive change.
Key points
- The Prefectural Administrative Council aims to improve local governance and public action in Boké.
- The council's resumption is seen as a crucial step towards enhancing coordination and effectiveness in prefectural administration.
- The 72-hour session brings together various stakeholders to discuss pressing issues and develop strategies for sustainable development.
