Guinea Junta Plans Constitutional Referendum and Elections by 2025

Guinea’s ruling military junta plans to hold a constitutional referendum and elections by 2025, marking a potential return to civilian rule after four years. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah acknowledged challenges in finalizing the constitution and emphasized the need to restore constitutional order, which includes proposed amendments for presidential term limits and junta member eligibility.

The military junta in Guinea has declared its intention to conduct a constitutional referendum followed by presidential and legislative elections by the end of 2025, marking a potential shift back to civilian governance after a four-year period of military rule. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah stated that efforts are underway to restore constitutional order, although specific election dates remain unspecified.

Initially, the junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, had aimed to transition to civilian rule by 2024. However, this timeline was delayed due to difficulties in finalizing a new constitution and compiling an electoral roll. Prime Minister Bah noted that these challenges could jeopardize the election process and stability.

The proposed amendments to the constitution include the introduction of presidential term limits and provisions regarding the current junta members’ eligibility, potentially allowing them to run in the upcoming elections.

The announcement from Guinea’s military junta regarding a constitutional referendum and elections serves as a significant step toward reinstating civilian governance. While the timeline extends to the end of 2025, the journey toward stabilizing the nation’s democratic framework faces hurdles that must be addressed to ensure the successful realization of these electoral processes.

Original Source: constitutionnet.org