Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced his candidacy for re-election in the presidential election scheduled for November 30, despite having previously stated he would not pursue a second term. He expressed confidence in winning the election outright, which has surprised his supporters who were already backing his candidacy. The last presidential election took place in December 2019, where Embalo was victorious after a second-round vote.
Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the President of Guinea-Bissau, has officially declared his intention to run for a second term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for November 30. The announcement was made via local media reports on Tuesday. Embalo expressed confidence in his campaign, stating, “I will be a candidate, without a doubt, and I will win in the first round.”
Previously, on September 11, 2024, President Embalo had indicated a lack of interest in seeking re-election upon completing his current term, surprising many of his supporters who had already begun forming an initiative group to endorse his candidacy.
The last presidential election held in Guinea-Bissau was in December 2019, during which President Embalo secured victory following a second-round vote. His unexpected decision to run again signifies a shift in his prior stance and has reignited interest in the upcoming election.
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s announcement to run for re-election marks a significant development in the political landscape of Guinea-Bissau. Despite previous claims of not seeking another term, his declaration and confidence in winning the election reflect potential shifts in voter sentiment and political strategy leading up to the crucial November 30 elections. Notably, this will follow his victory in the last election held in December 2019.
Original Source: al24news.com
