Goodluck Ebele Jonathan: Guinea-Bissau “Ceremonial Coup” More Painful Than 2015 Election Loss
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Guinea-Bissau’s military intervention pains him more profoundly than his 2015 election loss to Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan, who was evacuated from the crisis-hit nation by Ivorian authorities, described the event as a “ceremonial coup” that undermines West Africa’s democratic progress.
Key Points:
Jonathan called the Guinea-Bissau crisis more painful than conceding the 2015 election
Characterized events as “ceremonial coup” rather than genuine military takeover
Questioned President Embalรณโs credibility for announcing his own “arrest” while freely using the phone
Revealed Ivorian government secured a faster evacuation due to regional diplomatic ties
Urged ECOWAS and AU to release full election results to preserve legitimacy
Called for the immediate release of opposition leader Fernando Dias from custody
Noted his long-standing involvement in Guinea-Bissau’s democratic processes since 2012
When the rituals of power become theatrical, and elections dissolve into orchestrated crises, the true pain lies not in personal political losses but in watching democracy itself become a ceremonial casualty.Read Original
Sources: Saturday PUNCH, PM News