Mr Jonathan stressed the urgent need for the regional bloc to prioritise dialogue with the military authorities to prevent instability and avoid the use of force.
Mr Jonathan stated, “What happened in Guinea-Bissau, I wouldn’t call it a coup. It was not a coup.”
UN secretary-general António Guterres has condemned the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military in Guinea-Bissau.
Ghana urged the coupists to immediately restore constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and respect the democratic process.
This was disclosed in a joint statement by the election monitoring mission leaders and the elders’ forum on Wednesday night.
This comes as citizens await the results of Guinea-Bissau’s general elections held on Sunday.
Mr Embaló’s said “no force was used against him during what he calls a “coup d’état,” led by the army chief of staff.
As part of the final honours, a joint military team rendered a 21-gun salute before the former president was interred at his private residence in Daura.
Reuters reported that the discussion would be held at the White House on July 9.
She acknowledged the delegates’ commitment to fostering industrial development and enhancing regional trade.
