Guinea's Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Djenabou Touré, has suspended 22 administrative authorities in the Siguiri region, effective October 30, 2026. The decision, announced through a communiqué on national television, affects the region's governor, prefects, and several sub-prefects. The suspensions come amid an ongoing review of administrative appointments in the region.
Among those suspended are Colonel Fayimba Mara, prefect and interim governor of Siguiri; Lieutenant Mariam 2 Camara, interim prefect of Doko; Aliou Camara, interim prefect of Dialakoro; Captain Mohamed Lamine Koïta, interim prefect of Kintinian; and Captain Sory Camara, interim prefect of Siguirini. The list also includes 17 sub-prefects, whose responsibilities will be temporarily reassigned.
The suspended authorities include Lieutenant-Colonel Pépé Doualamou, sub-prefect of Bankon; Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Yaradounou, sub-prefect of Naboun; and Lansana Abdoulaye Kourouma, sub-prefect of Didi. Others affected are Sous-lieutenant Roger Lamah, sub-prefect of Kourémalé; Lieutenant-Colonel Moussa Diakité, sub-prefect of Fidako; and Morlaye Soumah, sub-prefect of Diomabana.
During the suspension period, current affairs will be managed by designated administrative officials, as per regulatory provisions. At the regional level, responsibility falls to the secretary general of the Siguiri prefecture. In concerned prefectures, secretaries general of territorially competent communes will take over, while sub-prefect adjoints will assume charge in sub-prefectures.
The ministerial decision emphasizes that these suspensions do not preclude potential administrative and disciplinary procedures against the concerned authorities. Any identified infractions to penal legislation will be referred to competent judicial authorities for evaluation and further action. The suspended officials may face judicial proceedings, in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
The suspensions reflect an effort to review and adjust administrative appointments in the Siguiri region. A total of 22 authorities have been affected by the decision, which aims to ensure effective governance and adherence to regulatory frameworks. The process will involve close monitoring to guarantee continuity of public services and regular functioning of concerned administrations.
The decision underscores the government's commitment to accountability and good governance in the region. Further actions and potential consequences for the suspended authorities will depend on the outcomes of ongoing evaluations and potential judicial proceedings. The situation will continue to be monitored, with implications for local governance and administrative stability in the Siguiri region.
Key points
- The suspensions affect 22 administrative authorities in Siguiri region, including the governor and several prefects and sub-prefects.
- The suspensions are part of an ongoing review of administrative appointments in the region.
- The decision allows for potential administrative and disciplinary procedures, as well as judicial proceedings against the concerned authorities.
