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Goodluck Jonathan Meets Tinubu after Guinea-Bissau Return
Goodluck Jonathan meets President Tinubu after safely returning from Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover during his election observation mission
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with President Bola Tinubu on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following his safe return from Guinea-Bissau amid a military takeover.
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Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the visit on X, stating: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa on Saturday on Jonathan’s return to Nigeria from Guinea-Bissau.
President Jonathan went to the West African country on an election monitoring mission. There were concerns about his safety following a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau.”
Jonathan had arrived in Nigeria on Thursday evening via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after being evacuated from Bissau.
A video of his arrival showed him disembarking from an Ivorian government aircraft and being warmly received by supporters and officials.
The former president had travelled to Guinea-Bissau as head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission for the country’s presidential and legislative elections held last Sunday.
His team was still carrying out the observation duties when soldiers announced they had seized control of the government, raising immediate concerns for Jonathan’s safety.
The meeting at the Presidential Villa underscored the importance of dialogue and coordination with the current administration, particularly in the context of regional security and electoral observation efforts.
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Jonathan’s return and subsequent meeting with Tinubu mark a safe conclusion to his diplomatic assignment, offering reassurance about his wellbeing after the tense situation in Guinea-Bissau.
The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.
She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.
The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.
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