Guineans Protest ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Low Voter Turnout

Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country following the presidential election on December 28, 2025. Despite the peaceful nature of the double ballot, the voter turnout was notably low.

Just five months post-presidential vote, nearly 7 million Guinean citizens participated in the elections aimed at solidifying constitutional order. This pivotal moment follows a transition period initiated by General Mamadi Doumbouya’s coup in September 2021, which shifted the landscape of this former French colony.

The outcome of this election is crucial—it will determine the 147 members of Guinea’s National Assembly, alongside the municipal councilors for 375 local authorities. Proponents of Doumbouya anticipate that his allies will secure a robust parliamentary majority, thereby facilitating much-needed economic reforms. In contrast, opposition factions and various civil society groups chose to boycott the elections, criticizing the process as fundamentally unfair and preordained.