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Jonathan questioned the unusual circumstances, noting that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló himself had initially announced the coup and addressed media organizations during the takeover
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appeared on state television claiming control of the country. The events followed reports of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace, just three days after national elections.
Jonathan questioned the unusual circumstances, noting that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló himself had initially announced the coup and addressed media organizations during the takeover. He questioned the process of takeover by the military. How come a deposed President address a press conference and announce military takeover, he questioned alluding that there was some fishy designs in the drama unfolded.
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Embaló had already faced a legitimacy crisis, with the opposition insisting his mandate had expired and refusing to recognize him as president.Guinea-Bissau has long struggled with political instability, enduring repeated coups since gaining independence from Portugal over 50 years ago.
