Citizens of Guinea-Bissau voted in a referendum for the entry into force of a new Constitution in the country. The vote took place with a participation that exceeded 50% of the electorate, according to available data.
The referendum was marked by calls for a boycott by opposition sectors or critics regarding the proposed new Constitution. These calls caused high abstention among the population, although the participation rate ultimately exceeded the 50% barrier.
The popular consultation aimed to decide on significant constitutional changes for the West African country. The process took place in a domestic political context marked by divisions and tensions, reflected in the campaign for yes and no to the new fundamental law.
Guinea-Bissau, a country with a history of political instability and coups, now faces the political consequences of the approval or rejection of this new Constitution. The result of this referendum will have a direct impact on the organization of the State and the political future of the nation.
