…This is to put the world on notice.
Recent developments in the West Africa country of Guinea Bissau shows that bad precedent is about to be set if not checked as the current president, Sissico Embalo’s plans to hold parliamentary elections before the presidential election which is a clear distortion of Guinea-Bissau’s constitution.
The constitution of the country of over two million citizens explicitly states that the presidential election should take place first, followed by parliamentary elections. This sequence is crucial to ensure the stability and legitimacy of the government, but unfortunately, the desperate attempt by the sitting president to change the system to serve his caprices is a bad signal threatening to plunge the peaceful country into avoidable crisis.
To prove that this is not a mere allegation or speculation, Mr Embalo is yet to announce a time table for presidential election of 2025 which normally happens at least with a clear one year before the election, rather he has been busy scheming and manipulating the system retain power by every means possible. It is therefore expedient that the world must prevail on him to do the needful and save Guinea Bissau from avoidable crisis.
Embalo’s attempt to reverse this order undermines the democratic process and perpetuates a dangerous precedent. It allows the ruling party to manipulate the electoral process, potentially leading to an unfair advantage and further polarizing the country.
Moreover, this distortion of the constitution sets a dangerous precedent for future elections, potentially destabilizing the country’s democratic foundations. The international community should take note of this development and encourage Embalo’s government to respect the constitutional order.
Guinea-Bissau deserves a democratic government that prioritizes the rule of law, not political expediency. The constitution must be respected, and the electoral process should proceed in the correct order to ensure a legitimate and stable government.
