Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Guinea to Vote on New Constitution Allowing Coup Leader to Run
Guinea is voting on a new set of rules, called a constitution.
This vote could change who can be president.
The current leader, who took power in a coup, might be allowed to run for election.
Some people support the vote, hoping it will bring stability.
Others are against it, especially since key political groups aren't allowed to participate.
The new rules would also make the president's job last longer and create a new group of lawmakers.
If more than half the voters say yes, the constitution will be approved.
Guinea is holding a referendum on a new constitution.
The new constitution could allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president.
The constitution would extend the presidential term and create a Senate.
Exiled opposition leaders are urging a boycott of the vote.
The government missed its deadline to return to a civilian administration.
- Who
- Guinea citizens and political figures
- What
- A referendum on a new constitution
- When
- Voting on Sunday, with campaigning ending Thursday
- Where
- Guinea
- Why
- To vote on a new constitution that could allow the junta leader to run for president.
Opposition View
Government View
Validity of the Vote
Opposition View
Critics call the vote a "masquerade" and say the process isn't transparent.
Government View
The government has not publicly stated a view.
Doumbouya's Participation
Opposition View
Critics view it as a power grab.
Government View
The government has not publicly stated its stance.
- Event
- Referendum on a new constitution
- Date of Vote
- Sunday
- Potential Effect
- Allow junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president
- New Term Length
- 7 years, renewable once
- Registered Voters
- Over 6.7 million