Summary
Nigeria has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau, after a military coup disrupted the country's election process. Dias sought protection at the Nigerian embassy due to threats against him, while a coup halted the announcement of election results. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been involved in talks with Guinea-Bissau military leaders to address the situation.
Key Facts
- A coup occurred in Guinea-Bissau three days after an election on November 23, preventing results from being announced.
- Fernando Dias da Costa, the main challenger in the election, received asylum from Nigeria due to threats against his safety.
- The military has suspended the electoral process and blocked the release of election results.
- The West African bloc Ecowas is urging the military to step aside and allow election results to be released.
- The military junta has banned demonstrations and declared new restrictions in Guinea-Bissau.
- General Horta N'Tam has been sworn in as the transitional leader following the coup.
- Ecowas has suspended Guinea-Bissau from its decision-making bodies until constitutional order is restored.
- Speculations exist that the coup might have been staged to manipulate election outcomes.
