The Government of Ghana has issued a firm denunciation of the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, labelling it an unacceptable breach of constitutional order and a threat to democratic stability in West Africa.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Ghana expressed deep concern over the actions taken by members of the Guinea-Bissau military, who interrupted the country’s democratic process just days after peaceful presidential and legislative elections on 23 November 2025. The official announcement of results had been set for 27 November.
Describing the military takeover as a “direct assault on democratic governance,” Ghana’s government insisted that the move undermines the will of the people and the legitimacy of the electoral process. Ghana called for the immediate and unconditional return to constitutional rule, urging all parties to respect democratic principles and to address any electoral grievances through lawful and transparent means.
The statement also called for guarantees of safety for all citizens, foreign nationals, and particularly for officials with the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission deployed in Guinea-Bissau. Their security and safe passage, Ghana stressed, must be assured.
Appealing for calm, the government urged the people of Guinea-Bissau to refrain from actions that could escalate tensions. Ghana reaffirmed its steadfast support for ECOWAS and the African Union as they coordinate a regional response in line with established protocols on democracy, good governance, and constitutional order.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
