Abuja, 27 November 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a scathing condemnation of the military coup that has overturned the constitutional government in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as a “blatant violation” of regional democratic norms and a serious threat to West African stability.
In an official statement released on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the unconstitutional seizure of power, which followed recent political tensions in the small West African nation.
“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,” the statement read.
The coup is seen as a direct contravention of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which explicitly prohibits any ascent to power through unconstitutional means.
Nigeria called for the “immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order” in Guinea-Bissau and demanded guarantees for the safety and security of all detained persons, including election observers still present in the country.
“We stand in solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau and call for the full respect for the sanctity of democratic institutions,” the statement continued.
The government further urged all parties involved to exercise restraint, prioritise peaceful dialogue, and respect the will of the Guinea-Bissauan people as expressed through the ballot box.
In a stern warning, Abuja declared that “those behind this act will be held accountable for their actions, which threaten to plunge the nation into chaos and reverse the hard-won gains of its democracy.”
As a leading member of both ECOWAS and the African Union, Nigeria pledged to work closely with regional and international partners “to take all necessary measures to ensure the swift return to normalcy and constitutional governance in Guinea-Bissau.”
