### Jonathan Explains His Return from Guinea-Bissau
Former Nigerian President **Goodluck Jonathan** has revealed details about his departure from Guinea-Bissau and his unexpected journey aboard an Ivorian aircraft instead of a Nigerian one. Speaking publicly for the first time about the incident, Jonathan explained that the urgent situation in Guinea-Bissau left little room for protocol.
According to him, President Bola Tinubu had offered to arrange Nigerian transportation for his return. However, Jonathan declined, citing that the **Ivorian government** had already made arrangements for his departure.
> “I told President Tinubu not to worry about sending any aircraft for me because the Ivorian government had taken care of that. There was no need for double effort,” Jonathan stated.
He clarified that his decision was purely logistical and not a political statement. The former president also used the opportunity to emphasize the need for stronger **regional cooperation** in West Africa, noting that neighboring countries often step in for one another during crises.
Jonathan’s remarks come amid ongoing political instability in Guinea-Bissau, where he was engaged in peace and mediation efforts as part of an ECOWAS mission.
### Author’s Summary
Jonathan clarified that he returned from Guinea-Bissau on an Ivorian plane for efficiency, not politics, while underscoring West Africa’s regional solidarity.
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Legit.ng on MSN — 2025-11-28