Nigeria Condemns Guinea-Bissau Military Coup, Urges Restoration of Constitutional Rule

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, calling it an unconstitutional change of government that threatens stability in West Africa.

In a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it received news of the coup “with profound dismay and deep concern,” emphasizing that it undermines democratic progress and the constitutional order in the country.

Nigeria expressed solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau and called for the “immediate restoration of constitutional governance, the safety and security of all those detained, and respect for the country’s democratic institutions.”

The statement highlighted the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which rejects any assumption of power through unconstitutional means. It also urged Guinea-Bissau authorities to ensure the safety of election observers still present in the country.

Nigeria further encouraged all parties to remain calm, engage in dialogue, and respect the outcome of the recently concluded elections, whose results were announced by the national electoral commission.

Reaffirming its commitment as a member of ECOWAS and the African Union, the Nigerian government stated it will work with regional and international partners to support a return to constitutional rule and to promote democracy, peace, and stability across Africa.

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