"Mamady Doumbouya has officially taken the oath of President of the Republic of Guinea in Conakry on Saturday, during a historic moment in the country’s politics and formalising his transition from military ruler to elected head of state. Footage from the stadium shows Doumbouya arriving at the ceremony and responding to a military salute before waving to the crowds. Large groups of supporters can be seen cheering and filling the venue, as regional leaders, including the President of Gambia, attend the event. "It is my honour to respect the Constitution, the laws, regulations and decisions of justice, to exercise with loyalty and dignity the functions entrusted to me in the superior interest of the nation," Doumbouya said during his swearing-in, adding, "I have never rejected the powers entrusted to me in the superior interest of the nation." Attendee Fatoumata Binta Diallo expressed her happiness at the prospect of Guinea's gradual progress under President Mamady's leadership. Mamadou Lamarana Diallo expressed satisfaction with the progress made since the coup. "In the four years that have passed, being all in Guinea, we have seen the road infrastructure, we have seen what has been done, and we have seen the national cohesion that is here today. We can all witness it. Today, there is no ethnic difference in Guinea between the Fulbeh, Soso and Mandinka people," the man said. Former commander of Guinea's special forces, Colonel Mamadou Doumbouya, seized power in a military coup in September 2021, ousting then-president Alpha Conde. Although he initially stated that neither he nor any members of the military-led transition team would seek elected office, he later changed his position and decided to contest the presidential election that was held on December 28, 2025. The official election results showed that Doumbouya received 86.7 per cent of the vote, which was a decisive lead that placed him well ahead of his competitors in Guinea's first presidential election after the coup. The Supreme Court confirmed the outcome, paving the way for his inauguration. Following the approval of a new constitution that extended presidential terms, military figures, including Doumbouya, were allowed to run for office."