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The recent suspension of the prefect of Kankan, announced by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, sparked a wave of reactions in the Guinean political landscape. This decision, made public by a decree read to RTG, follows controversial statements by prefect Kandia Mara, who threatened those who would now dare to touch the effigy of President Mamadi Doumbouya. The day after this decree, the president of the Rally for the Republic and Development (RRD) was quick to react, pleading for the opening of a serious investigation to determine responsibilities.
In a telephone interview given to our media, Mr. Kourouma clearly expressed his indignation at the prefect’s comments, which he considers not only inappropriate, but also dangerous for social peace.
“Someone who calls himself a local representative of the head of state has no interest in making such a statement,” he declared, emphasizing that words of this type can fuel a climate of fear. and distrust, suggesting that violence could be justified against those who criticize.
Continuing this interview, Abdoulaye Kourouma, the president of the RRD, insisted on the fact that the suspension of the prefect must be accompanied by a judicial investigation to shed light on his statements. “The suspension decision should be followed by a serious investigation, because his comments suggest possible premeditation regarding violent acts,” he added.
Abdoulaye Kourouma recalls that by affirming that those who oppose the regime ”will leave like the other”, the prefect Kandia Mara should currently be under PV so that he can define, ”how the other left” , since he was the one who said it. This will even help the State to actually prove whether it was a natural death.”
Referring to the responsibility of civil servants, the head of the RRD mentioned similar precedents, emphasizing that sanctions had already been applied to agents for these types of inappropriate behavior.
“When a prefect can afford to make such comments, it is imperative that he be held responsible for his actions,” he declared, adding that the State must guarantee that its representatives respect the values of the Republic. This is why, he maintains, that ”the call for an investigation is not only aimed at protecting the rights of citizens, but also at reassuring the population that no one is above the law. Also, no one is the pet of a power. Even if a civil servant is perceived as close to power, this does not give him the right to do anything in the country. When the State knows that it could have a problem through you, they take you away. This is what happened to Charles Wright, and many other executives. We have to hold back at some point. Administrators must get it into their heads that everyone can be used by the State,” he added.
In conclusion, it must be said that the suspension of the prefect of Kankan raises essential questions about responsibility within the public administration.
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