Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday evening confirmed the final results of the Dec. 28 presidential election, declaring transitional leader Mamady Doumbouya the winner with 86.72 per cent of the vote and formally proclaiming him president for a seven-year term. Supreme Court First President Fodé Bangoura announced the decision at a press briefing, citing constitutional provisions. About 6.8 million voters were registered for the election, with voter turnout revised by the court from an initial 80.95 per cent to 82.86 per cent.
The election represents a key milestone in Guinea’s return to constitutional rule following the September 2021 military coup that ousted President Alpha Condé and ushered in a transitional government led by Doumbouya. A new constitution adopted in September this year extended the presidential term from five to seven years and removed restrictions on members contesting elections, enabling Doumbouya’s candidacy. Authorities and observers reported a generally calm and orderly voting process nationwide, with no major security incidents. Doumbouya, aged 41, was born on Dec. 5, 1984, in Kankan, northeastern Guinea.
