The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a serious threat to democracy and regional stability. The government expressed profound dismay and deep concern over the unconstitutional change of government, emphasizing that it undermines democratic progress and constitutional order in the country.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the military to exercise restraint and allow the electoral process to proceed, calling for the immediate release of detained officials, including President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. The government also emphasized the need to respect the will of the people, as expressed through their ballots, and to ensure the safety of election observers still in the country.
As a member of ECOWAS and the African Union, Nigeria is working closely with regional and international partners to restore constitutional governance in Guinea-Bissau. The government has warned that those responsible for the coup will be held accountable for their actions, which threaten to plunge the nation into chaos and reverse hard-won democratic gains.
