Guinea’s military government is pushing ahead with a constitutional referendum set for September 21, despite opposition from a large section of the population.
Supporters of the military government are campaigning door-to-door, urging citizens to vote in favour of the new constitution.
However, critics allege the campaign is government-funded and designed to keep the current military ruler, Mamady Doumbouya, in power.
The referendum comes three years after the military seized control, with the military government claiming it is a crucial step towards restoring constitutional order.
Yet, opposition parties accuse the government of arbitrary arrests and suppressing dissent, with 50 political parties banned since the coup and three major opposition parties suspended until after the vote.
As Guinea, one of the world’s largest bauxite producers, grapples with political uncertainty, young voters hope for job creation to stem the tide of youth emigration.
The outcome of the referendum remains unclear, but observers suggest that even a new constitution may not resolve the country’s political instability.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Conakry, Guinea.
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