Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Sunday led the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) on a three-day Pre-Election Deployment Mission to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
The mission, which ends on October 8, 2025 comes ahead of the country’s General Elections scheduled for November 2025.
According to Ms Ann Iyonu, the Executive Director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation and Director-General of WAEF: “During the three-day visit, the delegation will engage with the President of Guinea-Bissau, political parties, electoral commission, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders.
“The mission aims to promote peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections, and to encourage all parties to commit to dialogue, respect for the rule of law, and non-violence throughout the electoral process.
“This mission to Guinea-Bissau underscores WAEF’s ongoing dedication to fostering stability and unity in the sub-region through peaceful political engagement.
“Established as a home-grown, non-partisan platform of former Heads of State and Government, WAEF leverages the experience and influence of its members to support peacebuilding and democratic governance across the West African sub-region.”
The statement added that the elders’ consultations in Bissau were intended to deepen the trust of the citizens towards ensuring a hitch-free election.
Ms Ayonu noted that “the mission aligns with the Forum’s commitment to supporting democratic consolidation, good governance, and peaceful political transitions across West Africa.”
