The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is reaffirming its commitment to assisting Guinea in its transition to constitutional governance. Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, led a technical mission in Conakry to engage in discussions with Guinean authorities.
“There is a firm commitment to a rapid return to constitutional order,” stated Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah, adding that the government plans to hold presidential and legislative elections before local elections, following a new constitution referendum set for September 21, 2025.
The National Transitional Council, led by Dr. Dansa Kourouma, has approved a draft new constitution featuring 199 articles. It will be forwarded for presidential consideration and should be voted on by April 30, 2025.
ECOWAS’s mission included detailed talks on progress made towards fulfilling a ten-point timetable signed for Guinea’s return to constitutional rule. Discussions covered the current biometric census, measures for social appeasement, and financial logistics relating to the transition process.
Guinean officials are seeking further financial and technical support from ECOWAS. Ambassador Musah stressed the organization’s efforts in collaboration with the United Nations and the African Union to orchestrate a donor round table to secure financial backing for Guinea.
The ECOWAS team also engaged other prominent international bodies, like the United Nations and the European Union, to align on facilitating Guinea’s transition. Ambassador Musah called for inclusive dialogue among Guinean stakeholders and adherence to human rights and ECOWAS protocols.
The delegation included high-ranking officials from various divisions of the ECOWAS Commission.
