By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The government of Ghana has condemned the coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau by a group of military personnel, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs late Wednesday.
The government said the unconstitutional usurpation of authority represents a direct assault on democratic governance and disrupts the electoral process that followed the peaceful conduct of presidential and legislative elections on November 23 this year.
It therefore called for a restoration of the constitutional order in the West African country and ensured respect for the democratic process.
“The Government of the Republic of Ghana strongly and unequivocally condemns the coup d’état carried out by elements of the military in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau,” read the statement.
It added, “Ghana calls for the immediate restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and urges all actors to respect the democratic process. “
Ghana urged political actors in Guinea-Bissau who are dissatisfied with the elections should seek redress through “peaceful, transparent, and legally recognised mechanisms.”
The Ghanaian government further demanded that the security and fundamental human rights of all citizens and foreign nationals be protected and called on the people to remain calm, exercise restraint, and avoid actions that may escalate tensions.
Ghana further pledged its support to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) in their coordinated response to the situation in accordance with continental protocols on democracy, good governance, and constitutional rule.
Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces announced on Wednesday via the national television that they had assumed full powers of the country and imposed several emergency measures.
The military said the move was intended to respond to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the country. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Share Us
