The opposition coalition in Guinea hasdenounced a mining and oil deal signed between the military junta and China.
The military junta hailed the deal, describing it as strategic that would helpdevelop the mining sector.
But the opposition rejected the deal estimated to beover seven billion dollars as illegal, immoral, and an affront to democracy.
Somepolitical analysts are skeptical after the Chinese embassy in Guinea deniedhaving any knowledge of the oil and mineral pact.
But the opposition says itwill continue fighting to prevent the junta from selling the country's"birthright."
Bashir Bah, one of the leading members of Guinea's oppositioncoalition said that the junta should be forced out ofpower.
"Firstof all, it is immoral, and second of all, it is illegal for many reasons, theleast of them being the massacre that occurred two weeks ago. And the other oneis that this junta has not been recognized by any country," Bah pointed out.
Hesaid the junta is acting contrary to the wishes of Guineans.
"Itis an illegitimate and illegal government (and) all the deals they are makingwill be subject to revision," he said.
Bahsaid the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is displeased withthe junta's power grab.
"Thedeal in Abuja states clearly that the junta should leave power so there is nowiggle room for them at all," Bah said.
Healso expressed dissatisfaction with the Chinese government over the deal.
"Itis amazing that the Chinese government? that has set foot into Africa to bedealing with rogue regimes like those ones. They are setting precedents, andthey are working against their own interest," he said.
Bahdenied the oil and mining deal would be good for the country.
"Itwon't benefit Guinea. First of all, it is really a virtual deal? It has nobearing on the people. It has no meaning? The shoddy deal should be dealt within the open from now on," Bah said.
Hesaid there are indications that senior Chinese officials are unaware of thedeal.
"Fourpeople are arguing that even China's top level may not be aware of those dealsbecause I have seen a lot of deals in Guinea, billions of dollars that nevermaterialize, and some people are taking some advantage just to get somecommissions out of those shoddy deals," he said.
Bahurged the international community to put more pressure on the junta, includingtargeted sanctions.