Government has issued a forceful condemnation of the military coup underway in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as a 'direct assault on democracy' and a dangerous attempt to overturn the will of the people.

In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, November 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Ghana is “profoundly concerned” about the military takeover, which erupted just days after Guinea-Bissau held peaceful presidential and legislative elections on November 23.

According to Ghana, the coup has “brazenly disrupted” the electoral process and blocked the anticipated announcement of results scheduled for November 27, thereby derailing the country’s democratic trajectory.

Ghana is calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order, insisting that any disputes arising from the elections must be resolved through peaceful, transparent, and legally recognised channels — not through force.

The statement further demands that the rights and safety of civilians and foreign nationals be protected, with particular emphasis on the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission stationed in Guinea-Bissau.

Their secure passage and protection, Ghana stressed, “must be guaranteed without delay.”

Amid rising tensions, Ghana is appealing to the people of Guinea-Bissau to remain calm and avoid actions that could inflame the crisis.

The government reaffirmed its full support for ECOWAS and the African Union as both institutions coordinate a regional response in line with long-standing protocols on democracy, good governance and constitutional rule.