Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
Provisional results show 70% approved constitutional amendments expanding presidential powers, with turnout above 55% and about 544,060 voters participating.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished19:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers”
Guinea-Bissau referendum supports expansion of presidential powers
Key points
- National Electoral Commission reports 70 percent yes votes with nearly 60 percent turnout.
- New constitution expands president's powers to appoint/dismiss prime minister and cabinet.
- Presidential authority to create/abolish ministries and dissolve parliament under conditions.
- Parliament seats drop from 102 to 65; constituencies reduced from 29 to 12.
- Opposition PAIGC and civil groups condemn, citing risks to transition to civilian rule.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers”
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Provisional results show 70% approved constitutional amendments expanding presidential powers, with turnout above 55% and about 544,060 voters participating.