Former President Jonathan Briefs President Tinubu on the Guinea-Bissau Political Situation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to brief him on the rising political turmoil in Guinea. The visit comes shortly after Jonathan himself was caught in the unrest during an official mission in the country.

Jonathan, who was in Guinea as part of a regional peace and election-monitoring assignment, became stuck when the sudden political crisis erupted. The tension led to a shutdown of major routes and a temporary breakdown of order, making it difficult for him and other officials to leave the country. He was later evacuated through a coordinated effort involving West African leaders.

During his meeting with President Tinubu, Jonathan reportedly gave a full account of the situation on the ground, the factors fueling the instability, and the potential impact on the West African region. He also discussed the importance of a united ECOWAS response to prevent the crisis from escalating further.

The former president expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s support during his evacuation and emphasized the need for stronger diplomatic engagement to restore calm in Guinea. President Tinubu, on his part, assured that Nigeria would continue to work with regional partners to ensure peace and stability across West Africa.