Guinea-Bissau Presidential Claimant, Dias, Rejects Junta Power-sharing Plan – The Standard Newspaper

Guinea-Bissau Presidential Claimant, Dias, Rejects Junta Power-sharing Plan – The Standard Newspaper

By Paul Ejime Dr Fernando Dias da Costa, who claimed victory in Guinea-Bissau’s 23rd November 2025 presidential election, will not participate in the power-sharing transition government suggested by the ruling military junta, and has instead called for his inauguration as the country’s legitimate leader, his National Campaign Directorate said. It is widely believed that, in an apparent move to avoid an electoral defeat, former President Umaro Si…