As outcome of the postponement
of dates for the 2015 general elections by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC), President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured Nigerians of his
commitment to the sanctity of May 29, 2015 as the terminal date of his first
term in office, reports DigitalSENSE Business
News.
DigitalSENSE Business
News correspondent recalls that INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega had last
night after a prolonged meeting with his commissioners and senior management
told newsmen at INEC that 2015 general elections dates has been changed from February
14 and 28 to March 28 and April 11.
Reacting shortly after the
postponement announcement by INEC, President Jonathan reaffirmed that “May
29 is, has been, and will remain sacrosanct” according to press statement
made available to DigitalSENSE
Business News by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity,
Dr. Reuben Abati.
Abati also quoted the President as appealling
to all stakeholders to accept the adjustment of the election dates by INEC in
good faith, as the electoral body has a responsibility to conduct credible
elections in which every Nigerian of voting age is afforded the opportunity to
exercise their civic rights without any form of hindrance.
Also, President Jonathan expressed
the belief that this is not a time to trade blames or make statements that may
overheat the polity, but a time to show understanding and support the electoral
commission to conduct the elections successfully.
“It is the President’s understanding
that INEC’s decision ought not to generate acrimony since it acted within its
powers under the law and in consultation with all relevant stakeholders,” Mr.
President stated.
Further, he called on the
international community, civil societies and the electorates to continue to
support the administration’s commitment to a free, fair, credible and
non-violent electoral process.
+Remmy Nweke (ITRealms) +Reuben Abati @INECNigeria
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