Supreme Court Finalizes Doumbouya’s Victory in Guinea

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Guinea’s Supreme Court officially validated the overwhelming presidential election victory of Gen Mamady Doumbouya. The court’s final tally credited the leader with 86.72% of the total vote. This ruling confirms the provisional data released after the December 28, 2025 election.

The final decision by the court effectively transitions Doumbouya from a transitional military leader to an elected president. This election was widely seen as a strategic move to provide democratic legitimacy to his leadership following the 2021 coup.

Legal Challenges and Final Standings

The runner-up in the race, Abdoulaye Yéro Baldé, finished with 6.59% of the vote. Although Baldé initially filed a legal challenge against the results, he eventually decided to step back.

Fode Bangoura, the first president of the Supreme Court, announced that Baldé had “voluntarily withdrawn” his complaint. This withdrawal allowed the court to proceed with the final certification of the results without further legal delays.

A Vision for a Unified Guinea

Shortly after the official results were released, President-elect Doumbouya delivered a televised address to the nation. He adopted a tone of reconciliation, reaching out to those who did not vote for him or were excluded from the process.

“Today, there are neither winners nor losers. There is only one Guinea, united and indivisible,” Doumbouya stated in his broadcast.

The President-elect called on all citizens to help build a nation focused on:

• Political Stability: Moving past the transitional phase to a permanent constitutional order.
• Justice and Peace: Establishing a fair legal system for all citizens.
• Economic Sovereignty: Ensuring Guinea’s vast natural resources lead to “shared prosperity.”

Historical Context

Gen Mamady Doumbouya first rose to power in September 2021 after leading a military unit to oust then-President Alpha Condé. While the 2025 election took place under a cloud of criticism regarding the exclusion of major opposition rivals, the Supreme Court’s validation now provides the legal framework for Doumbouya to serve a seven-year term.