- Safiu Kehinde
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has been left stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a coup plot and military takeover of the West African country.
Jonathan had reportedly travelled to Guinea-Bissau alongside other foreign observers to monitor the controversial presidential election held in the country.
NPO Reported that the election held last week had been marred with controversies especially with the disqualification of a main opposition candidate.
Ahead of the outcome of the election, which was expected to be announced today, the incumbent President both Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his closest rival Fernando Dias have both claimed victory.
However, the anticipation for the actual winner would be cut short on Wednesday as a group of military leaders took over power following the reported arrest and detention of Embalo in what can be described as a palace coup.
The development had left Jonathan trapped in the country which recorded shooting spree at its capital city, Bissau.
Meanwhile, calls for the safe return of Jonathan back to Nigeria has intensified.
The ex-Nigerian President has strongly been linked to a possible return to active politics and contest for the 2027 Presidential election,