Guinea's Election Outcome Validates Junta Chief Mamady Doumbouya's Victory
In a move that has left the international community wondering about the future of Guinea, its Supreme Court confirmed on Sunday that junta chief Mamady Doumbouya had won the country's presidential election with an overwhelming 86.72 percent of votes.
Doumbouya's victory was met with skepticism by many after opposition figures were excluded from the ballot, sparking concerns over a lack of democratic participation. Despite being barred from running in the first place, some of his main opponents did challenge the results, however, Abdoulaye Yero Balde has since withdrawn his complaint.
It's worth noting that Doumbouya rose to power four years ago after leading a successful coup against Guinea's first freely elected president, Alpha Conde. Since then, he has cracked down on civil liberties and banned protests, while opponents have been arrested or forced into exile.
Doumbouya's journey to the presidency was unexpected, but it reflects his rapid ascent within the military ranks. He went from being a career soldier to leading a successful coup and eventually becoming the country's leader.
The recent approval of a new constitution in Guinea also paved the way for Doumbouya's candidacy, with one provision allowing junta members to run for office. The seven-year mandate granted to him has raised concerns about the future of democracy in Guinea.
As the international community monitors the situation in Guinea, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the country's trajectory towards a more democratic future.
In a move that has left the international community wondering about the future of Guinea, its Supreme Court confirmed on Sunday that junta chief Mamady Doumbouya had won the country's presidential election with an overwhelming 86.72 percent of votes.
Doumbouya's victory was met with skepticism by many after opposition figures were excluded from the ballot, sparking concerns over a lack of democratic participation. Despite being barred from running in the first place, some of his main opponents did challenge the results, however, Abdoulaye Yero Balde has since withdrawn his complaint.
It's worth noting that Doumbouya rose to power four years ago after leading a successful coup against Guinea's first freely elected president, Alpha Conde. Since then, he has cracked down on civil liberties and banned protests, while opponents have been arrested or forced into exile.
Doumbouya's journey to the presidency was unexpected, but it reflects his rapid ascent within the military ranks. He went from being a career soldier to leading a successful coup and eventually becoming the country's leader.
The recent approval of a new constitution in Guinea also paved the way for Doumbouya's candidacy, with one provision allowing junta members to run for office. The seven-year mandate granted to him has raised concerns about the future of democracy in Guinea.
As the international community monitors the situation in Guinea, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the country's trajectory towards a more democratic future.
I'm like totally shocked by this news! Doumbouya's win is def not what we expected, especially with all those opposition figures getting excluded from the ballot. I mean, it's one thing to lead a successful coup, but running a country is a whole different ball game 
. And now that he's got a seven-year mandate, I'm worried about the future of democracy in Guinea 
. I know he's cracked down on civil liberties and banned protests, which isn't exactly what you'd call democratic 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
just saw that Guinea's Supreme Court confirmed Mamady Doumbouya's win with 86.72% of votes lol what a landslide 
only problem is he was barred from running in the first place & his opponents got excluded from the ballot 
didn't help matters when they tried to challenge the results now it just looks like more proof that democracy isn't really on the table in Guinea 
guess that 7-year mandate is gonna be a looong time coming 
. It sounds like they're really stripping away any form of democracy and opposition is being silenced. The fact that Doumbouya was able to win with almost 87% of votes just shows how unfair the whole system must be 
. I keep thinking about all the people who were excluded from running in the first place, like Abdoulaye Yero Balde... it's like their voices aren't being heard at all 
. It's really disheartening to think that this kind of thing could happen in a country with such potential for growth and change 
. and what's with the new constitution? sounds like more of the same old military nonsense to me 
And all the opposition guys, they're like "oh well, we can't compete" 
. I mean, I get it, being a junta chief is not exactly the most transparent or fair way to run an election... 
. Mamady Doumbouya's win is basically a joke, considering he banned protests and cracked down on civil liberties while in charge 
. And now the international community is wondering about Guinea's future? It's like they're sleepwalking into a dictatorship 
. I mean, come on, if you can't even hold a fair election with opposition candidates included, how are you supposed to claim legitimacy? 
. Guinea's democracy is in shambles 
, and it's all because of people like Doumbouya who are more interested in lining their own pockets than serving the people 
. Can we please have some real accountability here? 
. And 86.72% of votes? That's just ridiculous 
. We can't just sit back and let democracy wither away in Guinea. It's like they're setting a bad precedent for other countries 
. We need more transparency and accountability in our elections, not less 
. still, the international community needs to keep an eye on this situation and see how guinea develops from here 
. One minute he's leading the military and the next he's running for president 
Still, it's hard to see how this ends well for Guinea. The world is watching, and it'll be interesting to see if anyone dares to challenge Doumbouya's grip on power 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see 
. I'm worried about the future of democracy in Guinea 
. The fact that he got 86.72% of votes is super suspicious 
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. I'm hoping that the international community will keep a close eye on this situation and maybe even offer some support to help Guinea get back on track with democracy.
It just goes to show that in situations like this, the system can be pretty skewed, right? 
seriously though, 86.72% of votes is kinda laughable considering he was barred from running by his own people and had to resort to a military coup in the first place 
. it's like, one step forward two steps back, you know? if guinea wants to move towards a more democratic future, they need to ensure that all voices are heard and represented 
. no easy feat tho 
