Dias, considered the main challenger, said his team already collected data showing he won in the first round, claiming he led in almost all regions. He also alleged attempts to interfere with the vote-counting process. Dias is backed by former Prime Minister Domingos Simões Pereira, who was barred from running this year.
Meanwhile, Embaló’s campaign spokesman Oscar Barbosa told reporters in Bissau that the president had also won and that “there would be no runoff.”
The electoral commission warned all candidates, political actors and the media against announcing results ahead of the official declaration, expected by Thursday.
About 1.1 million voters were eligible, with turnout above 65%, according to officials.
Over 200 international observers — from ECOWAS, the African Union and Portuguese-speaking countries — monitored the vote. ECOWAS said the process went smoothly.
Guinea-Bissau has faced recurring political instability, and several coup attempts have targeted Embaló since he took office in 2020.