"Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday for a referendum that could allow the West African country's military leader to run for president. General Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a coup in 2021 and vowed to return the country to civilian rule by the end of last year. Although the draft constitution would pave the way for elections to be held, it is controversial because it would also allow members of the military to seek office,"
"The referendum is expected to pass because the two main opposition leaders, Cellou Dalein Diallo and deposed former President Alpha Conde, have called for a boycott of the vote. Both of their parties are currently suspended. Rafiou Sow, president of the suspended Renewal and Progress Party, said more than half of Guinea's population cannot read or write and can therefore only get information about the new constitution from the "yes" camp."
Polls opened in Guinea for a referendum that could allow military leader General Mamady Doumbouya to run for president after his 2021 coup. The draft constitution would permit members of the military to seek office, extend presidential terms from five to seven years, and make it harder for political parties to contest elections. The "yes" campaign has staged rallies, Quran readings, concerts, and widespread poster campaigns across Conakry. The "no" campaign has been largely relegated to social media amid a wider crackdown, with leading opposition figures calling for a boycott and major parties suspended. Electoral authorities said results may not be announced until Tuesday.
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