Former Guinean President Alpha Condé recently sent two letters of greetings to the Guinean nation and its activists, marking his media return after being overthrown by Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya two years ago.
In his first letter, Alpha Condé does not go out of his way to violently criticize the current president. He calls him a “French legionnaire” and accuses his junta of being incapable of meeting the most basic needs of the Guinean people, while suppressing the most fundamental freedoms. These virulent statements testify to the persistent tension between the two leaders.
In his second letter, addressed to his supporters of the RPG (Rally of the People of Guinea), Alpha Condé tries to mobilize his troops by promising to return to their side to defend the Republic. This desire to mobilize is also part of a strategy aimed at developing a common strategy with other Guinean political parties.
However, this attempt at a strong comeback by Alpha Condé provokes divergent reactions. Some, like Saloum Cissé, secretary general of the RPG, fervently support the return of the former president, emphasizing the motivation and concern of activists towards their historic leader.
Others, like the political scientist Kabinet Fofana, consider this attempt at a comeback as opportunistic and recall the role of Alpha Condé in the political instability which led to Colonel Doumbouya’s coup d’état. For these people, Alpha Condé remains the main person responsible for the current situation in Guinea.
Whatever the case, Alpha Condé’s media return does not fail to arouse attention and divide Guinean public opinion. The next steps in this political development will be closely scrutinized, as the former president seeks to rebuild his political influence in the country.
In conclusion, Guinean political history continues to unfold with Alpha Condé making his voice heard once again. His attempt to mobilize and return to the forefront provokes contrasting reactions, which shows that the political situation in Guinea remains uncertain and unstable.