Nigeria Demands Restoration of Constitutional Order in Guinea-Bissau Coup Fallout

Nigeria has reacted strongly to the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the immediate restoration of constitutional governance and the release of President Umaro Embalo. The Nigerian government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the coup as a setback for the region's democratic order.

The military's actions have been met with widespread condemnation from ECOWAS, the African Union, and other international partners. The coup has led to the suspension of electoral processes and border closures in Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria has called for calm, urging peaceful dialogue and warning of accountability for actions that could further destabilize the country. The international community is working towards a rapid return to normalcy and the safeguarding of democratic processes in the subregion.