Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup

Following a coup in Guinea-Bissau after the recent presidential election, Nigeria has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, a presidential candidate from the Party for Social Renewal. Dias, a main challenger to incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, sought protection at the Nigerian embassy due to threats against him. The coup occurred after the November 23rd election, preventing the announcement of results, with the military citing a plot to destabilize the country. The electoral commission stated it cannot release results due to destruction of paperwork and computer servers. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is urging the military to step aside and has sent a delegation to mediate. Tensions remain high in Bissau, with restrictions imposed and reports of arrests and militia activity.

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