President of Guinea-Bissau Establishes New Government with Anti-Corruption Mandate
In a decisive move, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau has officially formed a new government, emphasizing its pivotal role in combating corruption. This development follows the dissolution of the Assembly and recent confrontations characterized by President Embalo as an “attempted coup.”
Addressing the newly appointed head of government, Rui Duarte Barros, President Embalo asserted, “The relentless fight against corruption must be the backdrop of your team’s tasks. No one has the right to take the public good for himself.” He further emphasized that individuals facing suspicions of corruption within the government would be subject to legal consequences, reinforcing the principle that no one is above the law.
President Embalo took a firm stance on accountability, stating, “If tomorrow we discover suspicions of corruption against you, you too will be brought to justice. All institutions must be audited. No one should be above the law.”
The composition of the new 33-member government reflects a strategic blend of members from President Embalo’s camp and the opposition PAI-Terra Ranka coalition. The team comprises 24 ministers and nine secretaries of state, tasked with navigating the nation through this crucial period marked by political changes and the imperative to address corruption at all levels.
