The Federal Government Has Condemned the Military Coup In Guinea-Bissau Describing it as a Serious Threat to Democracy and Regional Stability.
The Federal Government in a Statement Issued By the Spokesperson For the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Earlier Today Said it Learnt Of the Development With Profound Dismay and Deep Concern Faulting the Coup For Leading to an Unconstitutional Change Of the Government in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
The Government said it Condemns this act of Military Insurrection Which Undermines the Democratic Progress, Constitutional Order and Stability not only for Guinea-Bissau but For the Entire West African Sun-region.
It added that the Coup Represent a Blatant Violation Of the Fundamental Principles of the Economic Community of West African States Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance Which Explicitly Rejects any Ascension to Power Through Unconstitutional Means.
The Statement also Urged the Authorities in Guinea-Bissau to Ensure the Protection of Foreign Observers still in the Country.