Gabon: Magistrates Condemn Comments by Vice-President of CESEC. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — March 16, 2026 (AGP) – The Gabonese judiciary has expressed strong disapproval over comments made by Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso, the vice-president of the Council for Economic, Social, Environmental, and Cultural Affairs (CESEC). During an extraordinary general assembly at the Libreville court on Monday, members of the National Union of Magistrates of Gabon (SYNAMAG) voiced their profound indignation at what they considered offensive remarks directed at the judicial body.
According to the Gabonese Press Agency, SYNAMAG president Landry Abaga Essono condemned the vice — president’s comments, which were interpreted as labeling magistrates as “mentally ill. Officials commented on the matter.
The SYNAMAG emphasized that any accusations against members of the judiciary must be substantiated with credible evidence, as baseless allegations amount to defamation and can foster a harmful atmosphere and destabilize institutional balances.
The syndicate also warned against any further attacks on the judicial institution, noting that legal responsibility could be pursued wherever such attacks are found, including behind public service privileges.
The reaction from the SYNAMAG underscores the sensitivity of the relationship between the judiciary and other branches of government in Gabon.
The organization’s statement serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of the judiciary in the context of the country’s legal system.
Further details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
