Guinea’s military junta plans to hold a constitutional referendum and elections by 2025, aiming to restore civilian governance after four years of military rule. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah confirmed this timeline, noting challenges that could impact the electoral process. The proposed constitutional changes include presidential term limits and eligibility for current junta members.
Guinea’s ruling military junta has revealed intentions to conduct a constitutional referendum followed by presidential and legislative elections by the end of 2025. This move indicates a shift towards restoring civilian governance after a four-year period of military control. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah confirmed the government’s commitment to reinstating constitutional order, although specific dates for the elections remain unspecified.
The leaders of the military government, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, had originally aimed to return to civilian rule by 2024. However, this timeline faced setbacks due to difficulties in finalizing a new Constitutional framework and establishing an electoral roll. Bah highlighted these challenges, warning that they could potentially undermine the electoral process.
Proposed amendments to the Constitution include introducing presidential term limits and clarifying the eligibility criteria for current junta members, which may enable them to participate in upcoming elections. These reforms are designed to pave the way for a more structured political landscape in Guinea.
The announcement by Guinea’s ruling junta marks a significant step towards the potential restoration of civilian governance by 2025. With plans for a constitutional referendum and elections, the junta seeks to address key democratic principles such as presidential term limits and eligibility criteria for military leaders. However, the success of this transition will depend on overcoming existing hurdles related to constitutional finalization and the electoral process.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
