Amadou Damaro Camara is a leading Guinean economist and politician. After notable debuts at the Central Bank of Guinea and as a research teacher, his career was marked by tumultuous episodes, such as his arrest and exile in the United States in the 1980s.
Returning to the country after the death of Lansana Conté, he established himself as an indispensable figure in Guinea's political life, becoming a Member of Parliament, president of the presidential majority in the National Assembly, and even president of National Assemblée from 2020 to 2021.
Despite his recent detention by the CRIEF, Amadou Damaro Camara remains a prominent figure whose career reflects the turbulence of Guinea's recent history.
Introduction
Born on April 9, 1952 in Nzérékoré, Amadou Damaro Camara is an emblematic figure in the political and economic life of Guinea. A trained economist, he has marked several key areas of the country, as a senior official, teacher, Member of Parliament and even President of the National Assembly. His journey, marked by significant episodes, reflects the dynamic development of Guinea since the 1970s.
Education
Amadou Damaro Camara studied in the fields of international economic relations and development economics. Graduated in these specialties, he developed a very early expertise in monetary and financial matters, which would become the leading thread of his career.
Professional career
At the end of the 1970s, when he was not yet 30 years old, Amadou Damaro Camara began his professional career at the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (BCRG), as a director of public debt. At the same time, he is also a researcher-teacher at the Polytechnic Institute of Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, where he teaches banking techniques. Many Guinean executives and officials have thus benefited from his expertise and passion for the transfer of knowledge.
However, his career was stalled in 1985, when he was arrested for conspiracy following the failed coup by Colonel Diarra Traoré. Prisoned for three years and four months, he eventually chose exile in the United States with his family.
Political career
After the death of General Lansana Conté in 2008, Amadou Damaro Camara returned to the country and joined the National Transitional Council (CNT). In this instance, he plays a decisive role in the adoption of two major laws concerning the Independent National Electoral Commission. (CENI). These laws are intended to guarantee the independence of the CENI and to frame the procedures for replacing its members when necessary.
In the 2013 parliamentary elections, Amadou Damaro Camara was elected a Member of Parliament for the 8th legislature and became president of the presidential majority in the National Assembly. His political influence was then significantly affirmed.
Function of deputy
As a Member of Parliament, Amadou Damaro Camara was distinguished by his commitment to the construction of the seat of the National Assembly, a project he carried forward with conviction. His role as president of the presidential majority in the National Assembly has also been crucial, giving him a central position in the country's political life.
Detention by CRIEF
In April 2022, Amadou Damaro Camara was prosecuted by the Court for the Suppression of Economic and Financial Crimes (CRIEF) for alleged acts of illicit enrichment and misappropriation of public money. He was then placed in custody at the Conakry Central House.
Books
In addition to his commitment to political and economic life, Amadou Damaro Camara also illustrated himself as an author. He published a book entitled "The Failed Coup d'État du Colonel Diarra Traoré", in which he reviews the events of July 4, 1985 and the failed coup d'état of Colonel diarra traoré, then Prime Minister under the chairmanship of Lansana Conté.
Conclusion
Thro his career, Amadou Damaro Camara has been an indispensable actor in Guinea's socio-political life. His skills in economics, his passion for teaching, and his political commitment made him a prominent figure in Guinea's recent history. Despite the difficulties of his career, including his imprisonment and recent detention, his influence remains, testifying to the importance of his role in the country's economic development and democratic transition.
