The President of Guinea, Oumaro Sissoko Embalo, this Wednesday dismissed Geraldo Martins from the post of Prime Minister, to which he was reappointed on the 12th, declaring by decree the presidency of the country.
The decree, which Lusa had access to, did not specify the reasons for Sissoko Embalo’s decision.
Sources in the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), of which Geraldo Martins is vice-president, told Lusa that the leader had not reached an agreement with the head of state on the nature of the next government to be formed. formed.
According to these sources, although Geraldo Martins intended to lead the executive branch following the results of the last legislative elections, which brought victory with an absolute majority to the PAIGC-led Platform for the Inclusive Alliance (PAI — Terra Ranka), the Embalos wanted a government on their own initiative.
On the day he reappointed Geraldo Martins as Prime Minister, the Guinean President emphasized that the new government that would be formed would be his sole responsibility and accountable only to him.
Umaro Sissoko Embalo dissolved the elected government and dissolved parliament on the 4th, citing a serious institutional crisis in the country following armed clashes on November 30 and the 1st of this month, which he regarded as a coup attempt.
The President of Guinea announced that the name of the new Prime Minister will be announced this Wednesday and he will be sworn in as head of state on Wednesday.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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