Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following recent political developments in the West African nation.
His spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebenfa, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, noting that Jonathan departed the country aboard a special flight.
According to Ebenfa, the former president left alongside members of his delegation, including senior diplomat Ibn Chambas.
“Former President Jonathan is very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau,” he said. “He left with a special flight with members of his delegation including Ibn Chambas.”
Jonathan had been in Guinea-Bissau on a regional assignment before the situation prompted his early departure.