Junta in Guinea calls for three political parties in new Constitution

The junta in power in Guinea has proposed the limitation of political parties to three as part of its proposals for a new Constitution.
Brigadier-general David Haba, Chief of staff of the ministry of Defense unveiled the proposals to the national Councilors in charge of collecting recommendations for a new Constitution in the west african country.
As part of the 6 proposals made by the junta, Haba indicated that for the sake of public order, the number of political parties in the West african country should be reduced to three, namely Democrats, Socialists and Ecologists.
Guinea reportedly has more than 300 registered political parties. The proposal from the junta echoes a suggestion that emerged from a national consultation for the reduction of political parties in view of stamping out ethnocentrism. The idea was rejected by some parties.
In February, authorities threatened to dissolve political parties following an unrest and a call for demonstration by a coalition of political parties.
Two young protesters were killed in the protest banned by authorities. “Political and social organizations found criminally responsible by the competent authorities will be subject to sanctions ranging from suspension to withdrawal of their accreditation”, Mory Condé, the minister of Territorial Administration said.
Led by Mamady Doumbouya, the junta seized power in September 2021, ousting former leader Alpha Conde.