ACCRA, GHANA — The Government of the Republic of Ghana on Tuesday issued a strong and unequivocal condemnation of the military coup d’état that has seized power in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the sudden takeover by elements of the military as an “unconstitutional usurpation of authority” and a “direct assault on democratic governance.”
The government views this development with profound concern, noting that the action has dangerously interrupted the democratic process following the peaceful conduct of presidential and legislative elections on November 23, 2025. Crucially, the coup has obstructed the anticipated official announcement of the election results, which was originally scheduled for November 27, 2025, representing a brazen attempt to overturn the sovereign will of the people.
In its official statement, Ghana demanded the immediate restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau, urging all political and military actors to show respect for the established democratic process.
The government insisted that any grievances arising from the recent elections must be addressed exclusively through peaceful, transparent, and legally recognised mechanisms, thereby ruling out the use of force or unconstitutional means to settle political disputes. This stance aligns with regional protocols that prohibit the unconstitutional change of government, reinforcing Ghana’s position as a stalwart of democracy in West Africa.
Furthermore, the Government of Ghana stressed the critical need to safeguard the security and fundamental rights of all individuals within Guinea-Bissau, including both citizens and foreign nationals. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring the protection and secure passage of officials belonging to the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission who are currently deployed in the country.
Concluding its appeal, Ghana called upon the populace of Guinea-Bissau to maintain calm and exercise maximum restraint to prevent any escalation of tensions, while reaffirming its full support for the coordinated response and efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) in tackling the crisis.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
