Goodluck Jonathan Reveals How Tinubu and Ouattara Sent Rescue Jets During Guinea-Bissau Coup
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has shared new details about the tense hours he and his delegation faced during the recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau — and how swift intervention from two West African leaders ensured their safe evacuation. Speaking with journalists, Jonathan revealed that both Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President […]
Goodluck Jonathan Evacuated From Guinea-Bissau After Coup, Arrives Safely in Abuja
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has landed safely in Abuja after being swiftly evacuated from Guinea-Bissau, where a sudden military takeover disrupted ongoing election observation activities. Jonathan arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday evening, bringing an abrupt end to his assignment as head of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Observation […]
Goodluck Jonathan Safe in Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup, Family Confirms
Fresh concerns over the safety of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan heightened on Thursday after a sudden military coup rattled Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday. His family, however, moved swiftly to calm public fears, confirming that the former leader remains secure despite being unable to leave the country. Speaking with Vanguard, Robert Azibaola, Jonathan’s cousin, disclosed that […]
Goodluck Jonathan, Election Observers Trapped as Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and dozens of African election observers have been left marooned in Guinea-Bissau after a faction of the country’s military abruptly seized control on Wednesday, throwing the nation into fresh political uncertainty. Jonathan, who arrived as part of a 36-member joint observer team representing the African Union (AU), the Economic Community […]