Guinea’s Election: Military Power Play Disguised as Democracy
Guinea’s supposed democratic election reveals the deep flaws of military rule, with opposition candidates barred and junta leader Doumbouya poised to extend his power under a veneer of legitimacy.
In a predictable yet troubling development, Guinea’s supreme court has released a provisional list of presidential candidates for the December 28 election—an election that many see less as a genuine democratic exercise and more as a carefully orchestrated move by junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya to cement his hold on power.How Can Democracy Thrive When Opposition Is Silenced?The court approved nine candidates, but notably excluded two significant opposition figures—former prime minister Lansana Kouyaté and former government minister Ousmane Kaba—on technical grounds that critics argue were strategically applied to weaken real competition. This exclusion casts a shadow over the entire electoral...
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