The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the coup dtat in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the immediate restoration of democratic and constitutional order in the West African country. The military takeover struck on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of the president and other officials. In a statement released on Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its dismay, describing the military action as unfortunate. The ministry's spokesperson stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria in the strongest possible terms, condemns this act of military insurrection which undermines the democratic progress, constitutional order, and stability not only of Guinea-Bissau but of the entire West African sub-region. Nigeria emphasized that the coup represents a "blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which explicitly rejects any ascension to power through unconstitutional means. Nigeria voiced its solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau, calling for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order, ensuring the safety of all those detained, and respecting the sanctity of democratic institutions. The government urged all actors to exercise utmost restraint, prioritize peaceful dialogue, and respect the will of the people of Guinea-Bissau following the just-conducted election. The statement warned that those responsible for this act will be held accountable for actions that threaten to plunge the nation into chaos and reverse its hard-won democratic gains. Nigeria pledged to work closely with our regional and international partners to take all necessary measures to ensure the swift return to normalcy and constitutional governance in Guinea-Bissau. pic.twitter.com/YSXX2MZ11d Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria (@NigeriaMFA) November 27, 2025Military officers in Guinea-Bissau confirmed on Wednesday that a command composed of all branches of the armed forces, was taking over the leadership of the country until further notice. They simultaneously suspended the country's electoral process and closed its borders, just three days after the legislative and presidential elections. Incumbent President Umaro Embalo, who was favored to win Sundays election, was arrested.
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