By Kemo Cham
In a surprised move, Guinea’s transition President Mamadi Doumbouya has dissolved the government of Prime Minister Bernard Goumou.
The decision was announced via a presidential decree announced on Monday evening, February 19. It was read on live television broadcast by junta spokesman General Amara Camara, surrounded by armed soldiers.
The statement didn’t give any reason for the dissolution of the government. It only said that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies will be managed by Cabinet Directors and Deputy Cabinet Directors until a new government is formed.
There was indication on when a new administration will be instituted either.
The dissolved government was constituted in July 2022, headed by Mr Goumou, and tasked with steering the country back to democracy after the September 5, 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Conde.
Mr Goumou succeeded Mohamed Beavogui, who was appointed as Interim Prime Minister in October 2021.
Guinea was subjected to sanctions by the sub regional group, ECOWAS following the coup.
The junta and the regional bloc eventually reached a transition plan that would see the MRU country hold elections and transfer power to a civilian administration by end of 2024.
Within this period, the military led transition administration says it intends to undertake key reforms that include a new constitution.
In January, Doumbouya announced a plan for a constitutional referendum within the year, ahead of the elections.
