DECREE No. 116/2022, dated 20th September, calling Presidential, Chamber of Deputies, Senate and Municipal Elections. We are publishing the full content of the decree below.
-“REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA
PRESIDENCY
DECREE No. 116/2022, dated 20th September, calling Presidential, Chamber of Deputies, Senate and Municipal Elections.
PREAMBLE:
Considering the current national political situation that identifies 2022 as an election year, since the legislatures of the National Parliament and the Municipal Governments have run their course, in addition to the obvious fact that the term of office of the President of the Republic is coming to an end, for which elections should be called during the first four months of 2023.
Considering furthermore the current multifaceted global economic crisis caused by the persistent fall in fuel prices on international markets, the COVID-19 health crisis, the negative effects of the armed conflict between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine and the disastrous consequences of the 7M catastrophe, which has affected economic forecasts and distorted and annihilated the capacity of public finances to cope with four successive elections in a period of four months.
Considering the determination, political conviction and peaceful spirit of the Government in its desire to preserve the continuity of the Democratic Experiment, which could make it difficult to hold these elections given the situation of economic crisis described. Taking into account the costly investment involved in preparing the process of such elections, and with the aim of energising the ongoing natural development and providing a satisfactory, fair, economically viable solution that gives a chance to all political players.
Considering the experience accumulated by the Government in the joint and simultaneous organisation of the Legislative and Municipal Elections in the country. Considering that there is no normative obstacle prohibiting the government from shortening the mandate as a result of obvious circumstances.
In view of the Institutional Declaration by the two Chambers that make up the National Parliament, urging the Government to call and hold joint Presidential, Chamber of Deputies, Senate and Municipal Elections, due to the adverse economic situation the country is going through.
Considering also the political contacts and the consensus reached with all the political parties in the Nation regarding the chance to call such elections, as a further opportunity to allow political players to participate in the democratic process of alternation in power.
In view of articles 2, 3, 4, and 46 number 4 of Law No. 8/2015, of 28th May, Regulating Elections to the Chamber of Deputies, Senate, Municipalities, and Referendums in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Once all operations regarding the Electoral Roll have been satisfactorily concluded, both inside and outside the country, with the participation of the political parties legally established in Equatorial Guinea, which guarantee all Equatoguinean citizens of legal age the right to direct and secret universal suffrage, as a framework that allows for the organisation of competitive, free, transparent and fair elections, in order to continue to increasingly ensure the progressive achievement of development and the consolidation of democratic processes, making it necessary to proceed with the convocation of Presidential, Chamber of Deputies, Senate and Municipal Elections in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
In virtue of the above, in accordance with the prerogatives granted to me under the current legal system, and following deliberations by the Council of Ministers at its meeting of 9th September 2022.
I DECLARE:
Article 1.- Presidential, Chamber of Deputies, Senate and Municipal Elections are hereby called in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Article 2.- The Presidential Elections thus called shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of Law number 7/2015, dated 28th May, which regulates Presidential Elections in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, while the others shall be governed by the provisions of Law number 8/2015, dated 28th May, which regulates the Elections of the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, Municipalities and Referenda, in addition to Law number 6/2017, dated 20th June, which amends certain articles of the aforementioned Law number 8/2015, dated 28th May.
Article 3.- The Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, elected on 12th November 2017, are hereby dissolved.
Article 4.- The Municipal Corporations elected on 12th November 2017 are hereby dissolved.
Article 5.- The elections thus called shall be held on Sunday 20th November 2022.
Article 6.- The electoral campaign begins at midnight on Thursday 3rd November 2022 and ends at midnight on Friday 18th November 2022.
Article 7.- In accordance with article 44, paragraph 2 of Law number 6/2017, dated 20th June, which amends certain articles of Law number 8/2015, regulating the elections of the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, Municipalities and Referenda in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; the proportional distribution of seats and the number of Deputies to be elected in each Administrative District is as follows:
1. Malabo 10 Seats
2. Baney 4 Seats
3. Luba 4 Seats
4. Riaba 2 Seats
5. Annobón 5 Seats
6. Bata 10 Seats
7. Mbini 4 Seats
8. Cogo 4 Seats
9. Evinayong 8 Seats
10. Niefang 6 Seats
11. Akurenam 4 Seats
12. Mongomo 8 Seats
13. Añisok 6 Seats
14. Nsork 3 Seats
15. Akonibe 4 Seats
16. Djibloho 1 Seat
17. Ebebiyin 9 Seats
18. Mikomeseng 6 Seats
19. Nsok-Nsomo 4 Seats
Article 8.- By virtue of article 193 of Law number 6/2017, dated 20th June, which amends certain articles of Law number 8/2015, dated 28th May, regulating the elections of the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, Municipalities and Referenda in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, the proportional distribution of seats and the number of Senators to be elected for each Administrative District that constitute the Electoral Constituencies is as follows:
1. Malabo 6 Seats
2. Baney 2 Seats
3. Luba 3 Seats
4. Riaba 1 Seat
5. Annobón 1 Seat
6. Bata 6 Seats
7. Mbini 2 Seats
8. Cogo 3 Seats
9. Evinayong 4 Seats
10. Niefang 3 Seats
11. Akurenam 2 Seats
12. Mongomo 4 Seats
13. Añisok 3 Seats
14. Nsork 2 Seats
15. Akonibe 2 Seats
16. Djibloho 1 Seat
17. Ebebiyin 5 Seats
18. Mikomeseng 3 Seats
19. Nsok-Nsomo 2 Seats
Article 9.- In accordance with article 220 of Law number 6/2017, dated 20th June, which amends certain articles of Law number 8/2015, regulating the elections of the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, Municipalities and Referenda in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; the proportional distribution of seats and the number of Councillors to be elected for each Town Hall is as follows:
1.Malabo 13 Councillors
2. Baney 7 Councillors
3. Rebola 7 Councillors
4. Luba 9 Councillors
5. Batete 5 Councillors
6. Moka 5 Councillors
7. Riaba 7 Councillors
8. Annobón 7 Councillors
9. Bata 13 Councillors
10. Machinda 7 Councillors
11. Rio Campo 7 Councillors
12. Mbini 9 Councillors
13. Bitika 7 Councillors
14. Kogo 9 Councillors
15. Corisco 5 Councillors
16. Cabo San Juan 5 Councillors
17. Evinayong 9 Councillors
18. Bikurga 7 Councillors
20. Niefang 9 Councillors
21. Nkimi 7 Councillors
22. Nkumekieñ 7 Councillors
23. Akurenam 7 Councillors
24. Mongomo 13 Councillors
25. Mongomeyén 9 Councillors
26. Nzangayong 7 Councillors
27. Anisok 9 Councillors
28. Ayene 7 Councillors
29. Nsork 7 Councillors
30. Aconibe 7 Councillors
31. Djiboho 5 Councillors
32. Ebibeyin 13 Councillors
33. Bidjabidjan 9 Councillors
34. Mikomiseng 9 Councillors
35. Nkue 7 Councillors
36. Nsang 7 Councillors
37. Nsok Nsomo 9 Councillors
38. Malabo Urban District Number 1 5 Councillors
39. Malabo Urban District Number 2 5 Councillors
40. Malabo Urban District Number 3 5 Councillors
41. Malabo Urban District Number 4 5 Councillors
42. Malabo Urban District Number 5 5 Councillors
43. Sácriba Urban District 5 Councillors
44. Basupú del Oeste Urban District 5 Councillors
45. Batoicopo Urban District 5 Councillors
46. Basacato del Este Urban District 5 Councillors
47. Bososo Urban District 5 Councillors
48. Bariobe Urban District 5 Councillors
49. Musola Urban District 5 Councillors
50. Moeri Urban District 5 Councillors
51. Basacato del Oeste Urban District 5 Councillors
52. Baho-Grande Urban District 5 Councillors
53. Ehoco Urban District 5 Councillors
54. Maule Urban District 5 Councillors
55. Marcos Obiang Nguema Estate Urban District 5 Councillors
56. Limind Urban District 5 Councillors
57. Akekel Urban District 5 Councillors
58. Bata Urban District Number 1 5 Councillors
59. Bata Urban District Number 2 5 Councillors
60. Bata Urban District Number 3 5 Councillors
61. Bata Urban District Number 4 5 Councillors
62. Bata Urban District Number 5 5 Councillors
63. Ndjiokom Urban District 5 Councillors
64. Mokomo Urban District 5 Councillors
65. Miboman Urban District 5 Councillors
66. Mitom Urban District 5 Councillors
67. Mbomo Urban District 5 Councillors
68. Akanabort Urban District 5 Councillors
69. Bogo Urban District 5 Councillors
70. Mebonde-Elón Urban District 5 Councillors
71. Mbañe Urban District 5 Councillors
72. Ebolowa Urban District 5 Councillors
73. Misión San José Urban District 5 Councillors
74. Adjelón Urban District 5 Councillors
75. Ayene Urban District 5 Councillors
76. Andom Urban District 5 Councillors
77. Miyabo Urban District 5 Councillors
78. Akelayong Mbam Urban District 5 Councillors
79. Ayem Urban District 5 Councillors
80. Mofub Urban District 5 Councillors
81. Ebana Urban District 5 Councillors
82. Oveng Urban District 5 Councillors
83. Mebama Urban District 5 Councillors
84. Milong-Límite Urban District 5 Councillors
85. Bibara Urban District 5 Councillors
86. Angonoweiñ Urban District 5 Councillors
87. Nvom Urban District 5 Councillors
88. Dumu Urban District 5 Councillors
89. Abumeyeme Urban District 5 Councillors
90. Kukumankok Urban District 5 Councillors
91. Bisobinam Urban District 5 Councillors
92. Evortdulu Urban District 5 Councillors
93. Okong-Oyek Urban District 5 Councillors
94. Ongoma Urban District 5 Councillors
95. Etek-Veiñ Urban District 5 Councillors
96. Beayop Urban District 5 Councillors
97. Akok-Esabok Urban District 5 Councillors
98. Ayantangan Urban District 5 Councillors
99. Abiere Urban District 5 Councillors
100. Menduma Urban District 5 Councillors
101. Andom-Onvang Urban District 5 Councillors
102. Oyala Urban District 5 Councillors
103. Mebere Urban District 5 Councillors
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, in addition to other mandatory provisions, the Table of the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate and the Permanent Commissions of the City Councils respectively, shall ensure the normal functioning of the aforementioned bodies until the new bodies are formed.
ADDITIONAL PROVISION
The Ministry for the Interior and Local Corporations is empowered, within the scope of its responsibilities, to issue as many provisions as may be necessary for the better implementation of this Decree and, in particular, to draw up and publish the Electoral Calendar,
REPEAL PROVISION
Any provisions of equal or inferior scope which oppose that set out in this Decree are repealed.
FINAL PROVISION.
This decree comes into force on the day it is published through the national news media.
I thus order through this Decree, issued in Malabo on the twentieth day of the month of September, two thousand and twenty-two.
Source: Official Web Page of the Government