Political Interference With INEC Is Unacceptable; US condemns postponement of Nigeria elections

The United States government has expressed ‘deep’ disappointment by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14.

A statement by U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, shortly after the announcement of the poll shift by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, on Saturday, said political interference with INEC is unacceptable.

Mr. Jega, while announcing the shift, said INEC’s decision follows a letter from security agencies informing the commission that security cannot be guaranteed if the elections go ahead as scheduled.

He said the Nigerian military is currently engaged in operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country.

The US said the international community would be watching closely as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly scheduled dates.

“The United States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays.

“As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, transparent, and credible electoral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence,” Mr. Kerry said.

 

– Premium Times

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7 Responses to “Political Interference With INEC Is Unacceptable; US condemns postponement of Nigeria elections”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    Wat is dia own, dey can’t dictate 4 us cos if anytin happen will dey assist us. GOD punish dem

  2. Unknown's avatar

    This Naija not US, whatever they think do not matter, they should leave us alone

  3. Unknown's avatar

    Us don tell us what to do?

  4. Unknown's avatar

    whtz dere bussiness, my people una see as people take dey drink panadol 4 anoda person headache, wetin person no go see 4 dis 9ija.

  5. Unknown's avatar

    Whts der biz in our case,do Nigeria decide in d US case!.obama should lev us alone we’re not der slaves

  6. Unknown's avatar

    Jonathan na madman curse is on him

  7. Unknown's avatar

    That’s kind of Bullshit that’s happens here in Nigeria

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