Léo:Nebnooma Alimata Sebgo has officially taken office as the new Prosecutor of Faso at the Tribunal of Grande Instance (TGI) in Léo and as the Government Commissioner at the administrative tribunal in the same area, as of Friday, November 6, 2026. She is the first woman to lead this tribunal and currently the only woman in Burkina Faso holding such a position, succeeding Hamed Ouattara, who has been appointed as a counselor at the Ouagadougou Court of Appeal.

According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the solemn ceremony was held in the Tribunal of Grande Instance’s courtroom in Léo, presided over by Hervé Démé, the institution's president. The event was attended by the Prosecutor General of Faso from Ouagadougou, High Commissioners Tewende Isaac Sia of Sissili and Saïba Zoromé of Ziro, representatives from defense and security forces, as well as religious and customary authorities.

Previously serving as the Deputy Prosecutor at the Ouaga 1 Tribunal of Grande Instance, Sebgo addressed her responsibilities and the expectations she faces. She emphasized the importance of justice as a guarantee of individual freedoms and a protector against arbitrariness, expressing her commitment to act with rigor and accessibility in her new role. She highlighted the challenges of ensuring swift and diligent processing of legal procedures and confirmed her dedication to bringing justice closer to the people. Additionally, she paid tribute to the security forces and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP).

The ceremony also acknowledged the outgoing prosecutor Hamed Ouattara's achievements, notably the absence of criminal cases from February to June 2026. Ouattara encouraged the prosecution office to be more accessible to the populace, urging the community and civil society to support Sebgo in her new role.

Sa Majesté Lio-Pio Dan-Zwè, chief of the canton of Léo, conveyed mixed emotions on behalf of traditional authorities, expressing both joy at welcoming a new prosecutor and sadness at the departure of Ouattara. He expressed hope for Sebgo to continue the good work and add her personal touch to the jurisdiction.

The transition marks a new chapter for the Tribunal of Grande Instance of Léo in its mission to diligently serve and protect the citizens of the Sissili and Ziro provinces.

Source Agence d'Information du Burkina