Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both expressed skepticism regarding the military's recent actions in Guinea-Bissau, questioning the authenticity of the coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
The military seized power a day before the official election results were to be announced, claiming they intervened to prevent a plot by unnamed politicians and a ‘well-known drug baron’ from destabilizing the country.
Following the coup, former president Embaló was flown to Senegal, where former Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan dismissed the takeover as a 'ceremonial coup' and called for the immediate release of the electoral results.
Amidst rising tensions, Jonathan and Senegal's PM Ousmane Sonko have demanded transparency, stating that the military's claims of averting chaos were dubious. The political turmoil has elicited mixed reactions from the public, with some citizens expressing relief at the military's intervention if it brings about improvement.
On Friday, Guinea-Bissau's transitional leader, General Horta N'Tam, appointed a new prime minister amid condemnations from both the African Union and ECOWAS regarding the unconstitutional military takeover.
The situation reflects the ongoing instability in Guinea-Bissau, frequently marred by military interventions and drug trafficking issues.
