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

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced his candidacy for re-election, set for November 30, despite earlier claims of not pursuing a second term. He expressed confidence in winning the election’s first round. His previous victory was in December 2019 following a second round of voting.

Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the President of Guinea-Bissau, has officially declared his intention to run for re-election in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for November 30. This announcement was made via local media reports on Tuesday, and Embalo expressed confidence in his candidacy, stating, “I will be a candidate, without a doubt, and I will win in the first round.”

Interestingly, prior to this declaration, Embalo had previously indicated on September 11, 2024, that he would not pursue a second term, a statement that took many of his supporters by surprise. These supporters had already formed a group dedicated to promoting his candidacy for the forthcoming election.

It is noteworthy that Embalo’s last successful campaign was during the December 2019 presidential election, where he triumphed in a second round of voting. This upcoming election is anticipated to be a crucial moment in the political landscape of Guinea-Bissau.

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s announcement of his candidacy for re-election marks a significant development in Guinea-Bissau’s political arena. His prior statements about not seeking a second term have been overshadowed by this recent declaration, indicating not only a shift in his personal political strategy but also the potential impact on his supporters and the forthcoming electoral process.

Original Source: al24news.com