President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is participating in an extraordinary virtual summit of West African leaders convened by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) today to address the ongoing political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. The meeting brings together heads of state and senior officials to discuss the recent military takeover that disrupted the country’s electoral process.

During the summit, leaders have condemned the detention of Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and called for the immediate restoration of constitutional order. ECOWAS is emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding democracy in the region and coordinating measures to stabilize Guinea-Bissau.

President Tinubu has highlighted Nigeria’s support for a peaceful resolution and stressed the importance of regional cooperation to prevent further destabilization. ECOWAS and the African Union are continuing to monitor developments closely and are expected to issue statements as the situation evolves.