Conakry (Guinea), Jan. 5 (LaPresse) – Guinea’s Supreme Court has confirmed the election victory of the military junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya. The December 28 vote was the first in the country since a 2021 coup ousted the elected government. Doumbouya’s victory consolidates his transition from military leader to democratically elected president. Four years ago, Doumbouya led a coup in the West African nation. The elections were held under a new constitution that lifts the ban on military leaders running for office. The amendment also extends the presidential term from five to seven years. Runner-up Yero Baldé had filed a petition accusing the electoral body of manipulating the results. Authorities say he withdrew the petition one day before the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Guinea, Supreme Court confirms General Doumbouya’s election victory
Conakry (Guinea), Jan. 5 (LaPresse) – Guinea’s Supreme Court has confirmed the election victory of the military junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya. The December 28 vote was the first in the country since a 2021 coup ousted the elected government. Doumbouya’s victory consolidates his transition from military leader to democratically elected president. Four years ago, Doumbouya led a coup in the West African nation. The elections were held under a new constitution that lifts the ban on military leaders running for office. The amendment also extends the presidential term from five to seven years. Runner-up Yero Baldé had filed a petition accusing the electoral body of manipulating the results. Authorities say he withdrew the petition one day before the Supreme Court’s ruling.
