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Ghana has added its voice to growing regional condemnation of this week’s military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, denouncing the suspension of the country’s electoral process and joining calls for an immediate restoration of constitutional rule.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was deeply concerned by events unfolding in Bissau, where soldiers led by General Denis N’Canha seized control, announced the suspension of elections, and imposed a nationwide curfew and border closure.
In a firm statement, Ghana’s government described the interruption of the democratic process as “unacceptable,” and insisted that “the rights of citizens and democratic governance must be protected.”
The military’s move came amid reports of heavy gunfire in the capital and the detention of several senior political figures – including President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, former Prime Minister Domingos Pereira, and Interior Minister Botché Candé.
The soldiers claimed the takeover was necessary to prevent a plot by politicians and drug traffickers from destabilising the country.
Ghana is now working closely with ECOWAS partners to explore mediation options and help secure a peaceful path back to civilian rule. Accra has also offered to support the electoral process through technical logistics and observation missions once a new election timetable is set.
The response reflects West Africa’s hardening stance against military interventions, just weeks after regional leaders reinforced their commitment to defending democracy following recent coups in neighbouring countries.
Portugal, the former colonial power, has also called for calm and a swift return to constitutional order.
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