Guinea-Bissau’s leading opposition parties, PAI-Terra Ranka and API-Cabas Garandi, have called on the international community to invalidate the upcoming constitutional referendum. The opposition groups allege the referendum is “fraudulent” and is seeking to delegitimize the process. They are appealing to international observers to refrain from recognizing the outcome of the vote. This appeal follows concerns about the fairness and transparency of the referendum preparations. The opposition fears the constitutional changes would consolidate power within the current regime. The parties believe international non-recognition is crucial to uphold democratic principles in the country. This move highlights growing political tensions ahead of the scheduled referendum.