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Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea's junta leader who had pledged not to run for office, was elected president with 86.72% of the vote amid an opposition boycott and allegations of irregularities, after leading a coup in 2021 and changing the constitution to allow his candidacy.
Guinea's current military leader Mamady Doumbouya is the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election, following a controversial referendum that allowed him to run and extended presidential terms, amid opposition criticism and concerns over democratic backsliding. The election marks a significant moment in Guinea's ongoing political upheaval in West Africa, with many fearing the consolidation of military power and suppression of opposition.
Guinea is holding its first presidential election since a 2021 military coup, with junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya expected to win amid concerns over the lack of genuine opposition and democratic legitimacy, as the election is seen by critics as a move to legitimize his continued rule.