Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is currently stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that has taken over the country’s government. Jonathan was part of a group of 36 prominent African leaders and international observers monitoring the presidential election held in the country on Sunday.
The observers, organized by the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), were in Guinea-Bissau to oversee the electoral process and ensure it was free and fair. However, on Wednesday, military officers suddenly seized control of the government and suspended all electoral activities.
The crisis escalated after President Umaro Embaló, who was seeking re-election, and his main opponent, Fernando Dias, both declared themselves winners of the election. At the time, the official results had not yet been announced by the electoral commission, raising tensions and questions about the legitimacy of the claims.
The situation remains tense, with international communities calling for calm and a return to democratic processes. For now, Jonathan and other international observers are effectively trapped in the country amid uncertain political developments.
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