Prime Minister demands swift Vigário Balanta death probe
Ilídio Vieira Té expresses concern over the slow progress in the investigation into the activist's March death.
Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Ilídio Vieira Té publicly addressed the case of activist Vigário Luís Balanta, found dead in March near Nhacra, Oio region. Speaking on Friday, October 30, 2026, after meeting the Prosecutor-General and the President of the Court of Accounts, Té voiced his concern about the investigation's delay and his interest in its progress.
Vigário Luís Balanta, 35, was discovered deceased on March 31, 2026, in Ndam Lero, approximately 30 kilometers from Bissau, with visible signs of violence including stab wounds and gunshot injuries. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for the investigation to proceed to uncover the truth and deliver justice, thereby easing the victim's family's suffering.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the judicial institutions' challenges, citing insufficient human and material resources, and pledged the transitional government's support to the Prosecutor-General's and Court of Accounts' new teams. He also highlighted these institutions' strategic role in upholding legality and managing public finances, promising to address their limitations within the government's capacity.
Why it mattersThe Prime Minister is pushing for a swift investigation into the death of Vigário Luís Balanta to ensure justice for his family.