On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Tribunal Specialized correctional officer of Libreville has delivered its verdict in the case opposing the Gabonese State to the former Minister of Public Works. Ex-member of the government receives a heavy prison sentence and a major penalty pecuniary.

Léon Armel Bounda Balonzi is being sued for financial embezzlement and corruption. The former Minister of Public Works, and his co-defendant Abdel Moussavou, have been fixed on their fate. The deliberation has sanctioned an opaque management system for the last audiences.

The Specialized Criminal Court followed the requisitions by declaring the former minister guilty of violating public procurement procedures, passive corruption, money laundering capital and criminal conspiracy. In repression, Bounda Balonzi was sentenced to four years in prison, including three years of imprisonment, including three years of imprisonment, as well as to one fine of 5 million FCFA.

For his part, Abdel Moussavou, was found guilty of procedural violations and non-compliance public procurement. He is sentenced to 24 months in prison, including six months firm, with a fine of 2 million FCFA