"The vote was the first since Doumbouya toppled President Alpha Conde four years ago. Although he initially pledged not to run for president after seizing power, Doumbouya ultimately stood for election against eight other candidates. However, his most prominent opponents remained in exile, with the opposition calling for a boycott of the poll. The West African country's Supreme Court later said Doumbouya received 86.7 percent of the vote."
"Dressed in a traditional gown, Doumbouya swore an oath to uphold the constitution which had recently been altered to allow him to stand during an hours-long ceremony at the General Lansana Conte Stadium on the outskirts of the capital, Conakry. I swear before God and before the people of Guinea, on my honour, to respect and faithfully enforce the Constitution, the laws, regulations and judicial decisions, he said."
Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led a 2021 military takeover, has been sworn in as president of Guinea after being declared the victor in last month's election. The vote was the first since the coup that toppled President Alpha Conde. Doumbouya stood against eight candidates after a constitution had been altered to allow military leaders to run and to lengthen presidential terms from five to seven years with a two-term limit. The Supreme Court said Doumbouya received 86.7% of the vote. Tens of thousands attended the inauguration at General Lansana Conte Stadium, which was attended by regional leaders and international officials.
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