ECOWAS EOM Declares Guinea Dec. 28 Presidential Election Peaceful, Commends Officials and Voters. By Raymond Enoch
In a Preliminary Declaration made available today, 30 December 2025, and signed by the Head of Mission, Dr. Abdoulie Janneh, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Election Observation Mission (EOM) has declared that Guinea’s 28 December 2025 presidential election was conducted in a generally peaceful, orderly, and transparent manner, praising the professionalism of electoral officials and the maturity of Guinean voters.
In a thirty rwo paragraph preliminary declarations, the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission( EOM) noted that polling stations across areas visited largely opened on time, with essential electoral materials adequately provided. Polling officials were described as professional and compliant with established procedures, enabling voters to cast their ballots freely in a calm and secure environment.
The Mission added that the presence of security personnel was visible but non-intrusive, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere observed throughout election day.
The ECOWAS EOM was deployed as part of the regional bloc’s commitment to supporting democratic governance among its member states. The Mission comprised parliamentarians, election experts, and technical staff drawn from across West Africa.
Observers monitored key phases of the electoral process, including the opening of polling stations, voting, vote counting, and collation of results, and also visited situation rooms and collation centres in Conakry and other locations.
ECOWAS EOM declarations further stated that vote counting at polling stations observed was conducted transparently, with political party agents and domestic observers generally granted access to monitor proceedings. The Mission noted that this level of openness enhanced public confidence in the credibility of the electoral process and underscored the importance of transparency as results compilation continues.
While commending the overall conduct of the election, the preliminary declaration also identified a number of minor logistical and procedural shortcomings encountered during voting and collation.
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission stressed that these issues did not fundamentally undermine the integrity of the process but urged Guinea’s electoral authorities to address them in order to further strengthen future elections.
In the declaration, Dr. Janneh called on all political actors, candidates, and stakeholders to remain calm and patient as the electoral process progresses. He urged that any grievances or disputes arising from the election should be pursued strictly through legally established and peaceful mechanisms, emphasizing that dialogue and respect for institutional frameworks are essential for maintaining national stability.
ECOWAS reaffirmed its continued support for Guinea’s democratic consolidation and governance reforms, stressing that credible elections remain central to political stability and development in the country. The Mission announced that a comprehensive final report, containing detailed findings and practical recommendations, will be released after the conclusion of the entire electoral process.
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission’s engagement in Guinea forms part of the organisation’s broader regional effort to deepen democracy, promote credible and inclusive elections, and strengthen peace and stability across West Africa.
