Provisional election results show Guinea’s military ruler Gen Mamady Doumbouya has captured 86.7% of the vote in the presidential poll, securing a seven-year term.
The figures, announced Wednesday by the National Election Commission, give Doumbouya a commanding lead over his rivals.
Top Results
- Abdoulaye Yero Balde (Democratic Front of Guinea): 6.6%
- Faya Lansana Millimono (Liberal Bloc): 2%
- Other candidates: under 1% each
Official turnout was reported above 80%, though opposition parties dispute the figure after urging voters to stay away.
The Supreme Court has eight days to confirm the outcome.
Widespread Criticism
Many opposition figures and civil society organisations rejected the process as unfair. Major parties were barred from running, and candidates like Millimono accused authorities of widespread vote rigging, including:
- Adding fake ballots
- Removing independent monitors during counting
- Blocking social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Facebook on election day
The National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC) called the vote a “sham.”
From Coup to Elected Leader
Doumbouya led the 2021 overthrow of President Alpha Condé and initially vowed no junta member would seek office. A new constitution adopted in September 2025 cleared his path to run.
Economic Challenges Ahead
Guinea holds the world’s largest bauxite reserves and has just started the massive Simandou iron-ore project. Yet over half the population lives in poverty.
The new president now faces expectations to channel mineral wealth into real improvements for citizens.
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