Guinea’s Junta Announces Plans for Constitutional Referendum and Elections by 2025
Guinea’s military junta plans to hold a constitutional referendum and elections by the end of 2025, aiming for a return to civilian rule. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah highlighted the importance of restoring constitutional order, while acknowledging delays due to challenges in finalizing the Constitution and electoral preparations. Proposed amendments may affect the eligibility of junta members to contest in elections.
The military junta in Guinea has announced plans to conduct a constitutional referendum followed by presidential and legislative elections by the end of 2025. This announcement indicates a possible transition back to civilian governance after four years of military rule.
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah confirmed the timeline for this transition, stating that restoring constitutional order remains a priority. However, no specific dates for the elections have been disclosed. The military government, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, had initially aimed for a return to civilian rule by 2024, but this has been delayed due to difficulties in finalizing the new Constitution and the electoral roll.
Bah acknowledged that these challenges could undermine the electoral process and emphasized the importance of addressing them. Proposed amendments to the Constitution include the establishment of presidential term limits and provisions concerning the eligibility of current junta members for electoral participation, which could allow them to run in the upcoming elections.
In summary, Guinea’s military junta has set a framework for a constitutional referendum and elections by the end of 2025, marking an important step towards returning to civilian governance. Despite initial promises of an earlier transition, challenges in the constitutional process have necessitated this new timeline, with significant constitutional amendments under consideration.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
