Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Guinea to Vote on New Constitution, Potentially Allowing Junta Leader to Run
Guinea is having a vote on a new set of rules, called a constitution.
This new constitution could allow the current leader, who took power in a coup, to run for president.
Some people support it, saying it will bring order.
However, others are against it, worrying the vote isn't fair.
Critics say the leader promised not to run.
The new constitution would also make the president's job last longer and create a new group of people in charge.
More than six million people can vote, and the constitution passes if more than half of them approve.
Guinea is holding a referendum on a new constitution.
The constitution could allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
Critics have called the referendum a power grab and urged a boycott.
The new constitution would extend the presidential term and create a Senate.
The presidential election is expected to take place in December.
- Who
- Guinea's citizens
- What
- A referendum on a new constitution
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Guinea
- Why
- To potentially allow the junta leader to run for president and to establish a new form of governance.
Critics
Supporters
Referendum Legitimacy
Critics
The process is not transparent.
Supporters
It's the most clear-sighted choice; we need a vote so Guinea can be governed by a constitution.
Participation of Key Parties
Critics
Voting without the main parties involved will create unnecessary tensions.
Supporters
Voting allows the country to begin normalizing.
Junta Leader's Candidacy
Critics
Critics believe the referendum is a power grab by the junta leader.
Supporters
Supporters have not publicly stated views on this aspect.
- Event
- Referendum on a new constitution
- Key Issue
- Whether the junta leader can run for president
- Junta Leader
- Mamady Doumbouya
- Date of Vote
- Sunday
- Registered Voters
- Over 6.7 million
- Term Length (Proposed)
- 7 years, renewable once