CONAKRY: There had been 36 aspirants, Mamadou Sylla told reporters late yesterday, but only 24 got the green light. No military officials are running for the top job.
The country, ruled since independence from France in 1958 by a series of military and civilian dictatorships, goes to the polls on June 27, with a second round planned for July 18.
There is only one woman candidate, Kaba Hadja Saran Daraba, who served as a minister during Conte’s rule, the Supreme court chief said.
The other contenders include 4 former prime ministers: Cellou Dalein Diallo, Francois Lonseny Fall, Lansana Kouyate et Sidya Toure.
The independent national electoral commission has fixed a high sum as deposit to limit candidates in the impoverished nation, which has more than 120 political parties.
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