Brice Laccruche Alihanga, former chief of staff of Ali Bongo, was released from prison on the night of Friday October 20 to Saturday October 21. This long-awaited release was greeted with relief by his supporters. However, despite his release from prison, Alihanga is not yet completely free from his legal troubles.
The photo published on social networks which shows Alihanga unrecognizable, frail and tired, reveals the lamentable state in which he finds himself after several months of detention. His lawyers called for his release on humanitarian grounds, arguing that he was extremely ill. But authorities have long ignored these calls, accusing Alihanga of trying to escape prison.
It took a confrontation before an investigating judge between Sylvia Bongo, former first lady and suspected of having played a role in keeping Alihanga in prison, for the reality of the state of health of the former chief of staff is finally recognized. This confrontation would have left Sylvia Bongo surprised to see the state of disrepair of Alihanga.
Although released, Alihanga and two of his relatives remain subject to legal proceedings for embezzlement of public funds. They are under house arrest and wait to find out what the future holds for them. The release of the former strongman from the system is an important turning point in his history, but it is clear that his legal troubles are not yet over.
In conclusion, the release of Brice Laccruche Alihanga, former chief of staff of Ali Bongo, from prison is a long-awaited event. However, despite his release from detention, he remains facing legal proceedings for embezzlement of public funds. His worrying state of health highlights the importance of humanitarian considerations in such cases. Time will tell how this affair will evolve and what the consequences will be for Alihanga and his loved ones.