“Guinea-Bissau Coup Was Orchestrated By Defeated President
..thanked President Tinubu, Nigerians for show of love
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the coup that took place in Guinea Bissau was orchestrated and carefully planned by the oust President.
In an unusual interview with newsmen, Jonathan explained that he has never witnessed such a coup in the history of any country, where the President of a nation will plan a coup because he lost an election.
Jonathan condemned the military takeover, describing it as a deliberate attempt to derail the electoral process.
He said President Bola Tinubu and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara deployed aircraft to evacuate him and his delegation during the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau.
He explained that the Ivorian aircraft arrived earlier because Côte d’Ivoire is geographically closer and secured landing clearance more quickly due to regional ties.
As a result, the Nigerian plane was asked to stand down once the Ivorian team was ready to transport them.
Jonathan expressed appreciation to both leaders for their swift intervention, noting that their prompt assistance ensured the safety of his team amid the tense political atmosphere.
He said, “I thank President Tinubu & President Ouattara. Both sent planes to evacuate us during the Guinea-Bissau coup. Côte d’Ivoire is closer & got landing permit faster due to regional ties. We asked Nigeria to stand down since the Ivorian plane had arrived.”
According to Politics Nigeria, Jonathan had travelled to Guinea-Bissau as head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission for the presidential and legislative elections held last
His team was still carrying out its mandate when the military announced it had taken control of government operations.
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