Former Nigerian President condemns “ceremonial coup” in Guinea-Bissau

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…