Guinea-Bissau’s president asks traditional leaders not to be fooled and to choose well

The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, asked Guinean leaders not to be deceived and to choose well, referring to the electoral campaign in progress for the legislative elections on June 4.

“The traditional leaders are my eyes, ears, and mouth with the people because you are the ones who have the people,” said Umaro Sissoco Embaló, after advocating more regular meetings with the traditional leaders to inform him about what is going on with the population.

Umaro Sissoco Embaló spoke to the press at the Presidential Office, in Bissau, after a meeting with the “régulos” (chiefs), traditional leaders of the country, who came to pay condolences following the death of his brother.

“I also hope you’ll be on the lookout for those who try to deceive you so they don’t deceive you anymore.”

“People can’t fool you every time there are elections. You have to guide your people, to choose well and make the best choice,” said the Guinean President.

Two coalitions and 20 political parties started Saturday the electoral campaign for Guinea-Bissau’s seventh legislative elections on June 4, after the Guinean parliament was dissolved on May 18, 2022.

The electoral campaign in Guinea-Bissau will run until June 2

With information from Lusa

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