The United States has advised Nigeria against
postponing the general elections scheduled for
next month.
The US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, gave
the advice after he met the candidates of the
Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck
Jonathan and All Progressives Congress Maj.
Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (retd.) in Lagos on
Sunday.
Kerry said that the US would deny entry visa to
any Nigerian politician responsible for fomenting
violence during the February elections.
He urged the Federal Government not to
postpone the elections as being canvassed by
the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki
(retd.).
The secretary of state said, “Given the stakes,
it’s absolutely critical that these elections are
conducted peacefully.”
Kerry was in Nigeria to urge the political class to
respect the outcome of the February 14
presidential election.
He explained that Washington was concerned
that post-election violence could undermine the
stability of Nigeria and hamper the fight against
terrorism.
It will be recalled that three days of rioting
trailed the 2011 general elections which saw
Buhari losing to Jonathan.
Kerry said, “Nobody gains by violence, nobody
gains by turning a political disagreement into a
killing spree … The proof will be in the actions
that are taken in the course of the election and
afterwards.
, “Anyone who participates in, plans or calls for
violence against the civilian population must be
held accountable, including by ineligibility for an
American visa. Perpetrators of such violence
would not be welcome in the US.”
In an apparent response to Dasuki’s call, Kerry
said, “It is imperative that Nigeria holds its
elections on time.”
Dasuki had in London last week called for the
postponement of the elections to allow the
Independent National Electoral Commission
distribute more Permanent Voter Cards to
Nigerians.
An unconfirmed source said Kerry also spoke
with the INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,
on the telephone.
He was said to have urged Jega to ensure that
the polls, which would determine how the US
relates to Nigeria in future, were credible.
Kerry also said that the US remained committed
to helping Nigeria fight Boko Haram.

SOURCE: www.punchng.com/news/us-to-nigeria-dont-postpone-elections/

Good advice but... which one be 2TQAu9T again oooo? God bless Nigeria.

Modified: Okay, na Punch. Notin do you @op. All's well.

mymadam:
Good advice but... which one be 2TQAu9T again oooo? God bless Nigeria.

MODIFIED.

mymadam:
Good advice but... which one be 2TQAu9T again oooo? God bless Nigeria.

Modified: Okay, na Punch. Notin do you @op. All's well.

Thanks bro.

I just knew that is the crux of the reason Kerry came.Nigerian politicians don't have a limit when it comes to political mischief.

USA,! Mind your business and go and fight your Ebola

I wonder how a reverend father
Will be given marital advice to couples.
What exactly does he know about married
If he can't tell from personal experience.

Hahahahahaha! USA, playing d big brother to nigeria? Na wah o, there is more to it than meet d eyes.

I hope they will help us at the end of the election incase if there is election violence..

Walspring:
I hope they will help us at the end of the election in case if there is election violence..

Of course, of course... with their MQ9 Reaper Drone, AA12 Atchisson Assault Shotgun, ADAPTIV Invisibility cloak, PHASR Rifle, The Taser Shockwave, The Black Knight, The Active Denial System, MAARS Robot, XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System and the Laser Avenger. Trouble-makers, watch out!

Oh, the thought is so refreshing. Bring them on, America, bring them on! Congratulations Nigeria... you have a friend in America while I have a friend in Jesus! God bless Nigeria.