Jonathan Leads WAEF Pre-Election Mission to Guinea-Bissau Ahead of November Polls

Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has arrived in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, as part of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Pre-Election Mission ahead of the country’s presidential election slated for November 23, 2025.

In a statement shared on his official social media handle, Jonathan expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau, as well as officials of the Nigerian Embassy, for their warm reception and hospitality upon the delegation’s arrival.

“Ahead of Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election scheduled for November 23, 2025, we arrived in Bissau this evening as members of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Pre-Election Mission.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau as well as Nigerian Embassy officials for their warm welcome and hospitality.
We look forward to engaging constructively with key stakeholders in support of peaceful, inclusive, and credible electoral processes,” Jonathan wrote.

The West African Elders Forum, chaired by former Nigerian Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has been instrumental in promoting peace, democracy, and credible elections across the subregion. The Forum often deploys pre-election and observation missions to member states to foster dialogue among political actors and encourage non-violent participation.

Dr. Jonathan, who serves as Head of the WAEF Mission, is expected to meet with government officials, political parties, civil society organizations, and the electoral commission in the coming days. The mission aims to assess the level of preparedness for the upcoming polls and encourage stakeholders to uphold democratic values and the rule of law.

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The WAEF delegation’s visit underscores the Forum’s commitment to sustaining democracy and peace in West Africa, particularly in countries facing political or electoral tension.

— PulseNets International Desk