Guineans in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, have stormed their embassy to protest over a call for a re-run of the presidential elections in their country presidential election with results sowing incumbent the President, Alpha Condé in the lead.
The Front Page Africa quoted some pro Cellou Dalein Diallo as chanting slogans while at the same time calling the incumbent “Voleur” [thief in English]
“We are here because we are hearing that there is going to be a re-run of the elections and we know our candidate has won,” one of the protesters told local media in Monrovia.
Liberia Public Radio national correspondent in Monrovia said the angry protestors tried to force their way into the embassy and at the same began throwing stones at the embassy, but were resisted by the Liberia National Police (LNP) who later dispersed the crowd with teargas.
The protestors were dominantly Fulanis which form the minority but financially influential ethnic group in Guinea, our reporter said.
They claimed that their kinsman, Cellou Dalein Diallo, won the election but he is being deprived of his chance to be President of neighboring Guinea.
United States Embassy in Monrovia on Wednesday October 21, 2020 sent out an alert to its citizens in the country, warning them of the protest while admonishing them to avoid the area or shelter at a safe place until the protest was over.
the U.S. Embassy also reported receipt of reports of gunfire, although there was no further detail.
What’s happening in Guinea?
At least 10 people have died in post-election violence in Guinea, according to the country’s security minister.
President Alpha Condé is currently leading according to results from the 14 constituencies announced by the electoral commission so far, Reuters news agency reports. There are 20 constituencies in all.
His challenger Cellou Dalein Diallou claimed victory and said the election was marred by “anomalies”.
He accused President Condé’s administration of modifying results in the incumbent’s favor.
President Condé has called for calm as the country awaits the official election results.
His controversial bid for a third term had led to protests before the elections during which at least 50 people died, according to Amnesty International.
