Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday attended the swearing-in and inauguration of President S.E. Mamadi Doumbouya as the President of Guinea Conakry, signaling a new chapter in the country’s democratic journey.
The inauguration followed Doumbouya’s victory in the December 2025 general election, formally ending a four-year military transition and marking a significant democratic milestone for Guinea.
VP Shettima’s presence highlighted Nigeria’s leadership in West Africa and its commitment to promoting democratic governance and regional unity in line with ECOWAS principles.
According to a statement by Shettima’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, President Doumbouya will serve a single seven-year term, as outlined in Guinea’s revised constitution approved via referendum in September 2025. The new constitution extended the presidential tenure from five to seven years, renewable only once.
The inauguration, held at the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry, drew several African leaders, particularly from West Africa, including representatives from Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, and South Africa. Other dignitaries included the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, and the Presidents of Rwanda, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritania.
In his inaugural address, President Doumbouya pledged to uphold Guinea’s constitution, democratic principles, and transparent governance, emphasizing the welfare of all citizens and vowing to preserve national peace and cohesion.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria continues to position itself as a stabilising force in the region, advocating for democratic governance as a foundation for regional prosperity. VP Shettima’s visit also seeks to strengthen economic ties and expand trade and investment opportunities between Nigeria and Guinea.
The ceremony, held at the General Lansana Conté Stadium, was attended by a large number of citizens and marked by significant fanfare, reflecting optimism surrounding Guinea’s democratic transition.
