The Mouila Provincial Chamber of Accounts, which also serves the Moyen-Ogooué region, held its solemn opening of the 2026-2027 judicial year on November 6, 2026. The event marked the installation of two new magistrates: Benilde Doukaga Moussavou, a referendary counselor, and Diane King, a senior auditor. They were appointed following the September 16 Council of the Supreme Magistracy in Port-Gentil. The ceremony was attended by administrative, judicial, civil, military, and religious authorities, as well as Ngounié Governor Francis Oyinamono.
During the ceremony, Attorney General Anicet Bouyou reviewed the 2025-2026 judicial year, highlighting the handling of 48 cases referred by the court. He congratulated the new president, magistrate Pascal Benga Tonangoye, who was transferred to Mouila due to service needs. Bouyou praised Tonangoye as a good manager and urged local government officials to respect deadlines for submitting administrative accounts. He also reminded the magistrates of their oath and professional obligations.
President Pascal Benga Tonangoye expressed gratitude to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for entrusting him with the role, noting that his appointment overcame prejudices related to his disability. He emphasized the chamber's responsibilities, including monitoring public accounts, penalizing management faults, and protecting public funds. Tonangoye called for rigorous management of local government resources in the context of decentralization.
Tonangoye advised the two new magistrates to uphold integrity, independence, impartiality, and professional secrecy, and to perform their duties free from external pressure. The new magistrates, Benilde Doukaga Moussavou and Diane King, were tasked with contributing to the chamber's mission. The event showcased the ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial institutions in Gabon.
The Mouila Provincial Chamber of Accounts plays a crucial role in promoting financial justice and accountability in the region. The installation of the new magistrates and the opening of the judicial year underscore the government's commitment to enhancing the judiciary. The chamber's activities will focus on ensuring transparent management of public resources.
Local authorities and officials have been urged to cooperate with the chamber in its mission to promote accountability and good governance. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration between the judiciary and local government in achieving these goals. Further efforts are expected to strengthen the chamber's capacity to handle cases and promote financial discipline.
The solemn opening of the judicial year and the installation of new magistrates demonstrate the ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness of Gabon's judicial system. The Mouila Provincial Chamber of Accounts is expected to play a key role in promoting financial accountability and transparency in the region.
Key points
- New magistrates Benilde Doukaga Moussavou and Diane King were installed at the Mouila Provincial Chamber of Accounts.
- The chamber's president, Pascal Benga Tonangoye, emphasized the importance of rigorous management of local government resources.
- The event marked the opening of the 2026-2027 judicial year, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing the judiciary.
