In the turbulent political landscape of the Central African Republic, accusations are flying and justice is at the heart of the debates. Opponent Crépin Mboli-Goumba recently denounced an alarming situation in Bangui: justice is no longer delivered in the name of the people, but seems to be corrupt right up to the top of the judicial hierarchy. According to him, the Minister of Justice, Arnaud Djoubaye-Abazene, would exercise illegitimate control over the judicial system, going so far as to compromise the integrity of magistrates.
Justice, the pillar of any democracy, thus finds itself weakened by personal interests and acts of corruption which compromise its legitimacy. Crépin Mboli-Goumba also denounces a legal vendetta orchestrated for several years, aimed at plundering and unduly enriching himself to the detriment of the Central African people.
As a lawyer and political leader, Crépin Mboli-Goumba claims to be able to prove his accusations through testimony from magistrates and irrefutable documents. Faced with these serious allegations, the Minister of Justice, Arnaud Djoubaye-Abazene, promised to react later.
This case highlights the crucial issues of justice and the rule of law in the Central African Republic. The transparency, independence and impartiality of justice are essential pillars to guarantee citizens’ confidence in institutions and preserve democracy.
It is crucial that measures are taken to restore confidence in the judicial system and ensure that justice is delivered in the name of the people, while respecting democratic principles and the fundamental rights of all Central African citizens.