2023-10-01 10:24:03
In a solemn message, former President Alpha Condé addressed his compatriots on the occasion of the country’s 65th year from Turkey where he lives in exile. The politician recalls the need to defend the rule of law and calls on Guineans to defend the principles dearly acquired.
Below is his full message:
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of our country’s accession to national independence, I am happy to celebrate with you this historic date which allowed our people, October 2, 1958, to free themselves from domination. colonial.
65 years ago, our people freely and with dignity chose their institutional future and this spirit of sovereignty must still guide our steps. In these times when Africa is taking charge of its destiny, Guineans must be aware of the imperative need to evaluate the political and economic orientations of the country, according to the exclusive interests of the people of Guinea.
Since 1958, we have undertaken a long march together, going through difficult ordeals to constitute the heritage of the democratic achievements that we have built together since the presidential election of 2010. Democratic achievements that we must still defend, to honor the social contract which must bind the rulers to the governed, that is to say, respect for democratic legitimacy. And not to serve obscure interests from elsewhere that are holding back the African continent.
I am addressing you as president of the republic which retains its legitimacy, because I did not come to power through violence and my power has not been called into question by the ballot box.
Today, at a time when Guinea is evolving outside of constitutional rules, we must all be aware of the issues and challenges facing our nation.
Firstly: the return to democracy and the rule of law which must result in the return to constitutional order, respect for public freedoms, which allows political parties, unions and civil society to freely carry out their activities.
It is up to journalists to work with freedom and responsibility, without fear of political pressure, blackmail, forced connivance or violence suffered.
In this context, it is useful to join the fight against violence and abuse of power which often lead to the arbitrary arrest of certain citizens imprisoned for more than a year, without trial, in a context of political pressure , intimidation and targeted score-settling. A state of affairs symbolized by the impotence of a justice system which moves away from the cardinal virtues of independence and the rule of law, a judiciary which has nevertheless, in the democratic achievements, benefited from a status and material advantages to freely carry out its mission.
Other challenges await our country, in particular: The fight against poverty, commitment to unemployed young people, increased assistance for the empowerment of women who are currently experiencing a difficult return to school, due to cost of living.
I would like to send to each of you a message inviting you not to accept the unacceptable, we must continue to fight to defend the virtues of unity, fraternity and trust, for a return of Guinea to the democratic fold. So that our past efforts to establish democracy are not squandered by men without social projects.
This is why I salute the courage of those who resist the too easy temptation to accept a situation of lawlessness and injustice, for selfish and personal reasons, I salute those who do not renounce the cardinal values of dignity and loyalty, refusing to burn today what they loved yesterday.
Unlike the men and women who only see Guinea in terms of income and profits, betting on inverted governance where the best are at the bottom of the ladder, the least good at the top, while such a society has no future.
To each of you, I wish Happy Independence Day and ask you to believe in our common destiny in justice, peace and democracy.
Happy Independence Day !
Pr Alpha Condé
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