Guinea: tense electoral campaign with incidents between power and opposition
(illustration) Cellou Dalein Diallo, leader of the Guinean opposition, here in Dakar on September 24, 2020. REUTERS / Christophe Van Der Perre
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The October 18 presidential campaign opened two weeks ago amid a climate of concern, after months of tension caused by incumbent Alpha Condé's candidacy for a controversial third term.
In Labé then in Dalaba, the convoy of the Prime Minister, campaign director of the Condé, Kassory Fofana, was thrown by stones, the government said in a statement.
What the UFDG, the main opposition party of Cellou Dalein Diallo denies.
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Mouctar Bah
Right in his shoes, the Minister of Security, Albert Damantang Camara says that the procession of Prime Minister Kassory Fofana has been attacked by thugs and thugs in some cities deemed favorable to the opposition that he does not like.
"
It is really a bad sign that we are sending to voters and to Guineans in general,
regrets Albert Damantang Camara,
and those responsible for this should think twice before it happens again: nothing justifies this outburst of violence against representatives of a candidate who are only campaigning
”.
The main opponent Cellou Dalein Diallo, who feels his supporters targeted in this attack, denies and makes direct accusations.
"
Unfortunately there were these incidents that we regret, but we are convinced that it is the fact of the RPG
(Rally of the People of Guinea, in power Ed)
which seeks pretexts to be able to attack the militants or the leader of the 'UFDG
(Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, main opposition party) ”.
Both sides call for calm
"
A call for calm everywhere, so that those responsible for this type of event get their
act
together,"
continues Albert Damantang Camara.
Justice will do its job, but the most important thing is in the heads of the candidates that it must happen, to carry out a peaceful and responsible campaign
”.
For his part, Cellou Dalein Diallo assures us that “it
is up to the State to ensure the security of the processions.
For our part, we continue to appeal to all our activists to continue to show restraint and let the adversaries carry out their campaign properly
”.
A teenager lost his life yesterday in clashes between demonstrators and the police in the city of Dalaba.
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