Guinea’s constitutional referendum has delivered an overwhelming victory for the “Yes” vote, with partial results showing 90.6% support, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing political transition.
The Director General of Elections, Ms. Djenabou Touré Camara, announced the preliminary figures on Monday following the 21 September vote. According to the partial results, voter participation reached a record 91.4%, reflecting high public engagement in the referendum.
Out of 6,768,458 registered voters, 4,825,292 cast their ballots across 19,454 polling stations that have so far been counted and validated. These stations represent a little over half of the total 23,662 polling sites spread across 16,722 polling centres nationwide.
The initial results show 4,194,666 votes in favour of the new constitution and 450,438 against, translating into 90.6% support for “Yes” and 9.4% for “No”.
These figures currently cover 200 of Guinea’s 375 municipalities — about 53% of the country’s administrative districts.
“This strong mobilization and this plebiscite mark a decisive step in the Guinean political transition process,” Ms. Camara said, although the vote was boycotted by opposition parties, which continue to challenge its legitimacy.
The proposed constitution, drafted under the leadership of Transitional President General Mamadi Doumbouya, was submitted in June by the President of the National Transitional Council (NTC), Dr. Dansa Kourouma.
It introduces significant political changes, including a seven-year presidential term renewable once, the creation of a Senate, and a provision that could allow Doumbouya to run in future presidential elections.
The final results of the referendum are expected in the coming days once vote counting from all polling stations is complete. The outcome is widely seen as a critical step in shaping Guinea’s political future after years of instability and transition.
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