Nigerian Embassy Shelters Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader After Military Seizes Power

|By Chinwendu Nwani

The Nigerian Embassy in Guinea-Bissau has granted asylum to opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following alleged threats to his life in the wake of the country’s sudden military takeover.

Dias da Costa reportedly sought protection at the embassy after soldiers announced a coup last Wednesday, declaring they had assumed full control of the Portuguese-speaking West African nation. The military’s move has triggered heightened political tension, prompting diplomats and regional observers to monitor the unfolding crisis closely.

The Nigerian mission is yet to issue a formal statement, but sources confirmed that the embassy is providing refuge to the opposition figure as fears grow over potential reprisals under the new military administration.

Regional blocs and international partners are expected to weigh in as instability deepens in Guinea-Bissau.