Former President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Guinea-Bissau, following the coup that led to the overtake of government in the West African country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday confirmed that the former President left on a special flight with members of his delegation and was safe.
Jonathan, who chaired the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, was in the country monitoring last Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections before the military announced the seizure of power.
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau had taken total control of the country while suspending its electoral process and closing its borders, three days after the nation’s legislative and presidential elections.
They arrested incumbent President Umaro Embalo, who had been favoured to win the election.
On Thursday, the military appointed the chief of staff of the army, General Horta N’Tam, as the country’s new leader for the duration of one year.
News edited by Favour Owonibi