Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has announced his candidacy for re-election on November 30, reversing an earlier statement about not running. He expressed confidence in winning the election. Embalo had previously won in the December 2019 presidential election after a second round of voting.
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. Local media reports confirm his announcement made on Tuesday.
In a confident statement, Embalo asserted, “I will be a candidate, without a doubt, and I will win in the first round.” This assertion marks a shift from his previous comments made on September 11, 2024, when he had indicated that he would not pursue re-election, leaving many of his supporters taken aback.
During his previous campaign, Embalo won the presidency in December 2019, after a competitive second-round election. His decision to run again has sparked renewed interest among his supporters, who have already initiated groups to advocate for his candidacy.
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s decision to seek re-election marks a significant change from his earlier position of not pursuing a second term. His confidence in winning the upcoming election, as expressed in his declaration, has energized his supporter base, reflecting a notable political shift ahead of the November election. His prior victory in 2019 sets the stage for a potentially competitive election cycle.
Original Source: al24news.com
