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Guinea’s faya milimouno rejects presidential invitation over constitutional concerns
As political leaders across Guinea received official invitations to attend the ceremonial presentation of the new draft Constitution at the Mohamed V Palace on Thursday, June 26, 2025, one prominent figure has made headlines for refusing to attend. Dr.
Faya Milimouno, president of the Liberal Bloc (BL), has publicly declined the presidency’s invitation—citing deep concerns over the content and direction of the proposed constitutional framework.
“I will not be part of it, because I know roughly what this draft Constitution contains.
We fought to have a Constitution that unites and reflects us, not one that establishes an absolute monarchy,” Mr.
Milimouno told Africaguinee.com.
The draft, prepared under the leadership of President Mamadi Doumbouya, comes amid rising national debate about the future of Guinea’s political system.
While the government maintains that the new Constitution is a cornerstone of democratic renewal, critics argue it reverses key democratic gains.
Milimouno pointed to a perceived disregard for citizens’ voices, particularly those expressed during the national orientation debate.
“I still remember everything the Guineans expressed during the constitutional orientation debate.
Today, the term is no longer five years, but seven. And in this bill, there is no longer any term limit,” he said.
His strongest criticism was directed at what he sees as a contradiction in leadership.
“How can someone who staged a coup against a president who wanted a third term adopt a Constitution without term limits? In any case, I don’t recognize myself in that,” the Liberal Bloc leader added.
As the draft moves closer to formal adoption, Milimouno’s stance has amplified broader concerns within Guinea’s political opposition, raising urgent questions about transparency, accountability, and the long-term democratic trajectory of the nation.
