Fodé Soumah

Fodé Soumah is a politician from Guinea.

Soumah was a prominent figure in the ruling Party of Unity and Progress and was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Guinea.^[1] Following the 2003 Guinean presidential election, Soumah was appointed the Minister of Youth and Sports. In this post, he also headed the nation's Olympic Committee.^[2]

Soumah was indicted in December 2006 for complicity, while Deputy Governor of the Bank, in the withdrawal of $22 million by Mamadou Sylla.^[3] Along with Sylla, he was released by the personal intervention of President Lansana Conté. This became a major complaint leading to the 2007 Guinean general strike.^[4]

References[]

^ "Up for grabs", Africa Confidential
^ Sport-Plus de Guinee (in French)
^ Saliou Samb, "Africa's most corrupt state wants to clean up act", Mail and Guardian
^ "Guinea - ITUC calls for vigilance", International Trade Union Confederation

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[1] "Up for grabs", Africa Confidential

[2] Sport-Plus de Guinee (in French)

[3] Saliou Samb, "Africa's most corrupt state wants to clean up act", Mail and Guardian

[4] "Guinea - ITUC calls for vigilance", International Trade Union Confederation

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