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Guinea-Bissau: Opposition requests non-recognition of referendum

Opposition parties in Guinea-Bissau urged the international community not to recognize the constitutional referendum, questioning its legitimacy.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The two main opposition party platforms in Guinea-Bissau, PAI-Terra Ranka and API-Cabas Garandi, have called on the international community not to legitimize the recent constitutional referendum, claiming it to be "fraudulent."

The opposition contests the referendum results, in which the 'yes' vote won with 70%, arguing that the abstention rate exceeded 90%.

The European Union (EU) acknowledged the referendum results and made an appeal for the rule of law in the country, emphasizing the importance of transparency and legitimacy in the democratic process.

Meanwhile, the opposition's stance has sparked calls from parts of the international community for careful assessment of the legitimacy of the referendum and the conditions under which it was conducted.

Opposition parties expressed concerns about the accuracy of the results and stated that the electoral process was not conducted under adequate conditions.

The situation in Guinea-Bissau continues to be monitored by various international organizations, highlighting the need for inclusive political dialogue and adherence to democratic principles.

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