“Fousseny Konaté in Adjamé” Case: Municipal Councillors Weigh In on the Deputy Mayor’s Management

Author: Adolphe ANGOUAPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire
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“Fousseny Konaté in Adjamé” Case: Municipal Councillors Weigh In on the Deputy Mayor’s Management

On October 16, 2026, Adjamé municipal councillors, gathered at city hall with spokesperson Bamba Soumaïla, responded to accusations about the management of deputy mayor Farikou Soumahoro. Criticism circulating on social media concerns announced development projects, the use of municipal funds and the purchase of vehicles. According to financial data cited by the councillors, execution of the relevant investment spending stands at about 4%, meaning nearly 96% of the allocated credits have not yet been financially executed. They stressed that an approved budget does not mean funds have been disbursed and said agreements with contractors provide for the works to be pre-financed.

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