Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule
Summary
Guinea held a referendum to vote on a new constitution that could allow the current military leader to run for president and move the country from military to civilian rule. The new constitution includes changes such as extending the presidential term and creating a Senate. The vote faced opposition and concerns about consolidating military power.Key Facts
- Guinea voted on a new constitution that could let the military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, run for president.
- The new constitution would change the presidential term from five to seven years, with the possibility of one re-election.
- A newly proposed Senate would have one-third of its members appointed by the president.
- Around 6.7 million voters were eligible to participate in the referendum.
- Over 40,000 security personnel were deployed to ensure election security.
- Critics worry the referendum could allow the current military rulers to remain in power.
- The scheduled presidential election is set for December, but it is unclear if the military leader will run.
- Opposition leaders have called for a boycott of the vote, and their parties are currently suspended.
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