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Elections in Equatorial Guinea gives information on election and election results in Equatorial Guinea.
The last six elections held in Equatorial Guinea have been corrupt. In all but one of the elections the existing government has received 100% of the votes. Many observers were puzzled at the motivation of the opposition candidates to lead a huge political campaign, only to vote against themselves.
Equatorial Guinea elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a seven year term by the people. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was re-elected unopposed on 15 December 2002. The Chamber of People's Representatives (Cámara de Representantes del Pueblo) has 100 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation in multi-member constituencies.
Equatorial Guinea is a one party dominant state. This means that only one political party, the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) is de facto allowed to hold effective power. Although minor parties are allowed, they are de facto required to accept the leadership of the dominant party.citation needed
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2008 election
In the May 2008 parliamentary election, the PDGE won 99 seats and the opposition Convergence for Social Democracy won one seat.[1]
The next presidential election is scheduled for 2010.[2]
Latest elections
2004 parliamentary election
| Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial) | 99,892 | 49.4 | 68 |
| Democratic Opposition in alliance with PDGE | 85,822 | 42.4 | 30 |
| Convergence for Social Democracy (Convergencia para la Democracia Social) | 12,202 | 6.0 | 2 |
| Total (turnout 96%) (boycotted by the majority of the opposition) | 202,269 | 100 | |
| Source: African Elections | |||
2002 presidential election
| Candidates | Parties | % |
|---|---|---|
| Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo | Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (Partido Democrático de Guinea Ecuatorial) | 97.1 |
| Celestino Bonifacio Bacalé | Convergence for Social Democracy (Convergencia para la Democracia Social) | 2.2 |
| Total (turnout 98%) | 100 | |
| Source: African Elections | ||
Past elections
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See also
References
- ^ "Guinée équatoriale: le parti présidentiel grand vainqueur des législatives", AFP (Jeuneafrique.com), May 9, 2008.
- ^ "EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Poll Timetable" . Africa Research Bulletin; Political, Social, and Cultural series 45(3): 17458A. Blackwell.
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