2024-09-29 16:44:27
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This September 26, 2024, President Cellou Dalein Diallo, leader of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG), delivered a decisive speech, marking a new intensity in his opposition to the presidential candidacy of Mamady Doumbouya, the head of the military junta.
President Cellou Dalein, who for years has represented the central figure of the Guinean opposition, vehemently denounced this candidacy which he describes as perjury and high treason, denouncing Doumbouya for having betrayed the trust of Guineans by violating his oath made on the Koran to never run for office.
A betrayal in the eyes of history
The increased strength of President Cellou Dalein Diallo’s speech testifies to the urgency he attributes to the current situation in Guinea. For President Cellou Dalein, Mamady Doumbouya abused the trust of the people of Guinea, betraying not only his commitments to Guineans, but also to the international community. This perjury, according to the president of the UFDG, represents a historic betrayal which could plunge the country into a new era of political and social instability.
It is not only an electoral issue for Cellou Dalein Diallo, but a fight for the democratic future of Guinea. By insisting that everyone must take responsibility in front of their conscience and history, President Cellou Dalein is addressing the whole of Guinean society beyond political parties to prevent this betrayal. His message aims to mobilize all forces, civilian and military, to oppose this candidacy which many Guineans perceive as an existential threat to democracy.
Call for a general mobilization of all military and civilian forces.
President Cellou Dalein Diallo’s appeal goes well beyond simple political opposition. He calls for general mobilization, urging not only civilians, but also the military, to act in perfect synergy. This language and the tone used by President Cellou Dalein is a reassuring sign in the opponent’s speech, showing that he perceives the situation as a decisive moment for the future of the nation. By speaking to both the population inside the country and the Guinean diaspora, he is building a unity of resistance against this attempt to perpetuate an authoritarian regime in power.
It is no longer simply a battle for political power, but an existential struggle against the authoritarian drift embodied by Doumbouya. By launching this appeal, Cellou Dalein Diallo seeks to galvanize his support while ensuring that the fight against Doumbouya’s candidacy goes beyond the traditional framework of Guinean politics.
A resonance beyond Guinean borders
One of the most striking elements of President Cellou Dalein Diallo’s speech is its international character. The call for mobilization that he launches resonates beyond Guinea, to raise international awareness, while involving the Guinean diaspora in the resistance process. This tone is strategic, because Cellou Dalein knows that the support of the international community could be crucial in the fight against Doumbouya’s consolidation of power.
Cellou Diallo also points out the potential consequences of this situation for the stability of the West African sub-region. If Doumbouya succeeds in circumventing his own commitments and remaining in power, this could encourage other authoritarian or military regimes in the region. Guinea would then become a negative example, weakening efforts to consolidate democracy.
An inevitable balance of power
In his speech, President Cellou Dalein Diallo does not hide that the confrontation with Doumbouya and his clan is inevitable. As the president of the ufdg points out, the balance of power is now inevitable, and Mamady Doumbouya and his allies will bear responsibility for the consequences that will result. This combative tone announces a period of strong political tensions in Guinea, where demonstrations and resistance actions could intensify.
President Cellou Dalein Diallo displays his determination to stop at nothing until the fall of the dictator. This speech is part of a logic of prolonged combat, where the ultimate objective is to dislodge Doumbouya from power. President Cellou Dalein Diallo displays the firm determination to go all the way, and he warns that he will stop at nothing.
Guinea at the crossroads
The declaration of this September 26, 2024 by President Cellou Dalein Diallo marks an intensification of the fight for the future of Guinea. For the president of the ufdg, Mamady Doumbouya’s candidacy is not only a question of political betrayal, but an act that could destroy the country’s hopes for democracy and stability. Its call for general mobilization and its refusal to back down show that the Guinean opposition is ready to wage a fierce battle and we are all called upon to take an active part in it.
Conclusion
President Cellou Dalein Diallo clearly strengthened his speech against the candidacy of Mamady Doumbouya, calling the latter perjury and calling for widespread resistance. His call for civil and military mobilization shows his desire not to let Guinea sink into a new dictatorship. The balance of power that is emerging between the opposition and the military junta could well plunge the country into a new phase of tension, with potential repercussions well beyond its borders.
The future of Guinea is being played out at a crucial moment, and President Cellou Dalein Diallo’s determination not to give in to Doumbouya could reshape the political history of the country.
Let us mobilize to prevent this failure which threatens our common future
Saliou Diallo
Member of the Executive Bureau of the UFDG