Nigerian Government Confirms Goodluck Jonathan Safe After Guinea-Bissau Coup

The Nigerian government confirmed the safety of former President Goodluck Jonathan after he departed Guinea-Bissau following a military coup. Jonathan, who chaired the election observation mission in the country, along with other regional leaders like Filip Nyusi and Issifu Kamara, strongly condemned the coup as a threat to democracy and stability in the region.

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the coup in firm terms, describing it as an unconstitutional change of government and a grave threat to democracy. The military in Guinea-Bissau seized power, leading to political turmoil in the country.