Tensions surge in Guinea amid the first round of Presidential elections as Guineans eagerly await to know the winner. A total of 12 candidates were contesting for the presidential seat. However, only two people are the main competitors. The incumbent President, Alpha Conde, who has ruled the country twice, is contesting against main opponent Diallo. The latter has grown fond of the civilians and earned many peoples’ trust. There is a possibility he might overthrow President Alpha Conde.
According to political analysts, Conde might win a third term and become the President of Guinea. Although during Conde’s reign over the past years, he has had differences with the civilians. The people held large-scale protests, demanding his resignation when he amended the old constitution in his favor. Guineans believe that Alpha Conde is a man with his best interests at heart. Despite being 82 years of age, he is still vying for the presidential seat. Diallo 68 considers Conde’s age as a contribution to his victory. He knows that people will prefer his younger age to Alpha’s.
Fair and Transparent Process Guinea Election
Authorities in Guinea told the media that the people had shown a high level of maturity during the elections on Sunday. The process was peaceful despite opposition leaders alleging the possibility of irregularities. Observers from the African Union and the Economic Community of the West African States affirmed the credibility of the process. They said that the electoral commission had conducted the process transparently with no foul play. While addressing the media in Conakry, Augustin Matata Ponyo chairman of AU in Guinea said:
“The elections were held in a transparent, secure, calm, and peaceful environment, once again demonstrating the maturity of the Guinean people and political actors.”
Opposition Leader Wins
Amid the elections, Opposition leader Diallo promised to release his results in case of fraud. He believes that in the previous years; he has lost to Conde because of irregularities. On Monday, Cellou Diallo announced himself as the winner of the first-round presidential elections. He was saying that together with his team; they had tallied the votes. Diallo went ahead and urged his supporters to stay strong, vigilant, and committed to defending his victory.
Despite the electoral commission not declaring the results official, Diallo’s supporters were all over the streets chanting and calling him president. They were excited and happy as the majority of the Guineans needed a transition in their government.
Fatoumata Bineta Diallo, a member of the UFDG celebrated Diallo’s victory. He said he was happy the people of Guinea had elected Diallo and were proud of him. Amadou Diallo, a UFDG activist, also expressed his relief. He stated that he believed that the electoral commission was going to announce the results from the ballot boxes. Hence Ceni would officially acknowledge Diallo’s victory.
Void Results
The Electoral Commission, however, rejected the elections and stated they were ‘premature’ and void. Instead, they told the people to wait for the official results. Therefore, tensions in Guinea are rising as the people expect the official results.
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