Guinea-Bissau Schedules Presidential and Legislative Elections for November 23
Guinea-Bissau has scheduled presidential and legislative elections for November 23, one week earlier than initially planned. The opposition protests, claiming that President Embalo’s mandate expired last month.
Guinea-Bissau has officially announced that its presidential and legislative elections will occur on November 23, as mandated by a recent presidential decree. This date is one week earlier than the previously stated date of November 30. The opposition has expressed discontent regarding this schedule, arguing that President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s mandate has already expired as of last month.
In summary, Guinea-Bissau’s election date has been confirmed for November 23, a shift from the original November 30. Opposition parties are contesting this timeline, asserting that the current president’s term has lapsed, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the election process.
Original Source: www.thestar.com.my
