The National Alliance for Democratic Alternation (ANAD), Guinea’s leading opposition coalition led by seasoned politician Cellou Dalein Diallo, has issued a firm rejection of the country’s newly proposed draft constitution, accusing the ruling military junta of orchestrating a betrayal of the transitional process.
In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, ANAD condemned the draft submitted to transitional president General Mamadi Doumbouya, claiming it was designed to entrench military power rather than guide Guinea toward democracy.
The coalition’s central grievance lies with provisions in the draft that it believes allow General Doumbouya to stand as a candidate in future elections—a move ANAD argues is in direct violation of Article 46 of the Transition Charter.
This article, described by ANAD as “unchangeable,” explicitly prohibits members of the National Committee of the Rally for Development (CNRD), including the head of the junta, from participating in the elections that are meant to conclude the transition.
“By authorizing the candidacy of the head of the junta, the project promotes perjury and violates not only the charter of the transition but also the African Charter of Democracy, Elections and Governance,” ANAD said.
The coalition further criticized the draft for what it describes as built-in protections that would grant immunity to the president.
Of particular concern is Article 74, which, according to ANAD, contradicts Article 160—an article that outlines the creation of a Special Court of Justice.
ANAD argues this inconsistency could be used to shield the president from future legal accountability.
Beyond questions of eligibility and impunity, the opposition bloc took issue with the proposed presidential term, calling for a shorter mandate and demanding that any future head of state be required to declare their financial assets both at the beginning and end of their term in office.
The coalition insists that the current version of the draft constitution violates not only Guinea’s own transition framework but also international obligations under ECOWAS and the African Union.
It warned that adoption of the text in its present form would erode public trust, violate democratic principles, and risk dragging the country back toward authoritarianism.
ANAD has pledged to resist what it sees as a constitutional power grab, intensifying pressure on the junta as Guinea moves through a fragile and closely scrutinized political transition.
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