Guinea-Bissau’s President Embalo Announces Re-Election Bid for November 30

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has declared his candidacy for re-election in the presidential election on November 30, despite previous statements indicating he would not run again. He expressed confidence in winning in the first round.

Umaro Sissoco Embalo, President of Guinea-Bissau, has officially declared his intention to run for re-election in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for November 30. In a statement to local media, Embalo confidently expressed, “I will be a candidate, without a doubt, and I will win in the first round.” This announcement follows an earlier declaration made on September 11, 2024, when he stated his intention not to pursue a second term, surprising many of his supporters who had already initiated a campaign to support his candidacy. Embalo previously won the presidency in December 2019 after securing victory in the second round of voting.

In conclusion, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s unexpected announcement to seek re-election marks a significant development in Guinea-Bissau’s political landscape. His confident proclamation of victory in the first round, despite earlier claims of not seeking re-election, has reinvigorated discussions about the upcoming election and the role of his supporters in this campaign phase. The electoral process will unfold on November 30, as the nation watches closely.

Original Source: al24news.com