Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been safely evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that took place in the country on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was in the country as the head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, monitoring the presidential and legislative elections.
Jonathan was trapped in Guinea-Bissau after the military announced it had taken control of the government, suspending electoral activities and closing national borders. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, condemned the coup and worked to ensure Jonathan’s safe return.Jonathan arrived safely in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, after being escorted out of Guinea-Bissau by military personnel.
The coup, led by Major-General Horta Inta-a, has been widely condemned by regional and international organizations, including the African Union, ECOWAS, and the United Nations, who are calling for the restoration of constitutional order and the release of detained officials.
