""The High Military Command for the reestablishment of national and public order decides to immediately depose the President of the Republic, to suspend, until new orders, all of the institutions of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau," said Dinis N'Tchama, spokesperson for the country's military high command, in a statement."
"He said it was in reaction to "the discovery of an ongoing plan" aiming to destabilize the country, adding that "domestic and foreign nationals" attempted to "manipulate electoral results to implement this plan.""
Soldiers appeared on state television announcing they had seized power and deposed the president, with the military high command declaring suspension of all state institutions. The military spokesperson cited "the discovery of an ongoing plan" and alleged that "domestic and foreign nationals" attempted to "manipulate electoral results to implement this plan." The soldiers said they would suspend the electoral process, shut media outlets and close borders. Presidential and legislative elections had been held three days earlier, with both the incumbent and an opposition candidate claiming victory. Gunfire was reported near the presidential palace and armed, masked soldiers set up checkpoints around the capital.
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