The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently activate diplomatic channels to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is currently in Guinea-Bissau following a sudden military coup. Jonathan, deployed as an election observer for the African Union, ECOWAS and the West African Elders Forum, was among 36 high-profile officials monitoring last Sunday’s presidential election before soldiers seized power on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process.
Tension escalated after both incumbent President Umaro Embaló and his challenger Fernando Dias declared themselves winners despite the absence of official results. The military announced a takeover, ordered the closure of all borders, imposed a curfew and halted all election activities, while reports of heavy gunfire near key government buildings deepened fears of instability. According to international correspondents, Embaló’s whereabouts remain uncertain as security forces maintain tight control over the nation’s capital.
Lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to rescue Nigerians trapped in the country as the political crisis worsens. With borders locked, uncertainty rising and the military declaring “total control,” how swiftly can Nigeria act to secure Jonathan’s safe return and protect its citizens caught in the turmoil? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news
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