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Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by shiffi(m): 3:58am On Feb 07, 2015 |
In a press statement released today, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened the door to the possibility of postponing general elections that are currently scheduled to hold on February 14 and 28, 2015. A high-level source at INEC told a correspondent of SaharaReporters that the commission’s chairman, Attahiru Jega, had been rattled by pressure from the Presidency and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, and was now open to a possible postponement of the elections. At a charged meeting of the National Council of States that held in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Jega had argued firmly that his commission was ready and committed to conducting the elections on the current schedule. However, the INEC source disclosed that the electoral chairman had been disquieted by the seeming determination of President Goodluck Jonathan’s close associates to force a postponement in the face of dwindling prospects for the incumbent president’s re-election. “Even though Professor Attahiru Jega wants to hold the elections as scheduled, he has seen that even some of his senior officials have been bought by the Presidency and are singing a different tune,” said our INEC source. Our INEC source added that Mr. Jega “feels some of the forces at the Presidency and within INEC may be trying to sabotage the election in order to rubbish his reputation. So he has now decided to call all the stakeholders to a meeting to discuss whether to postpone or not.” A statement released today by INEC read, “On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, was invited to brief the National Council of States (NCS) on the preparedness of INEC to conduct the 2015 general elections. He made a presentation titled ‘Preparations for the 2015 General Elections: Progress Report.’ The National Security Adviser (NSA) and Armed Services Chiefs also briefed the Council on the current security situation. “As a follow-up to that meeting, the Commission has scheduled a consultative meeting with chairmen and secretaries of all registered political parties, as well as a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Saturday, February 7, 2015. “Thereafter, the Commission will address a press conference to brief the nation on its decision with regard to whether or not the general elections will hold as currently scheduled.” |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by plainol(m): 4:22am On Feb 07, 2015 |
why is pdp and the President afraid of election? he knows its over, all of a sudden, he wants to perform within 3 months. he wants to tarr d roads, eliminate boko haram, build d universities, create employment, stabilize electricity, improve heath system, reduce inflation, provide water and so on. We can all see they are mad up there. 3 Likes |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by tonytony208(m): 5:14am On Feb 07, 2015 |
plainol: you aren't commenting sensibly mr. Gej has already tarred roads; he has already built universities; he has already kept inflation stable. And for your info, water provision is state government's responsibility. So if you don't have pipe borne water, ask your governor why and don't face Jonathan. Capiche?! 2 Likes |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by gambit10: 6:18am On Feb 07, 2015 |
tonytony208: Then he should allow the election proceed as scheduled.... We know he has done a lot, the country is a better place compared to 4yrs ago, Mr Jonathan should test his popularity @ the polls then we would know who is commenting sensibly here ...tseeeew 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by gambit10: 6:21am On Feb 07, 2015 |
plainol: Well said Jare my brother .... No idiot can show us black and call it white ...not anymore, if GMB gets there and acts like Jonathan we send him packing too. Its that simple 2 Likes |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by Nobody: 6:26am On Feb 07, 2015 |
If GEJ postpones this election, he'll be seen as a president with sit-tight tendencies. That will rubbish the little goodwill he enjoys forever. He'll be no better than Mugabe. This election must hold as arranged on feBuhari 14th. That's the dsy we have a date with destiny sai Buhari 1 Like |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by lilbabyak(m): 6:33am On Feb 07, 2015 |
the president is a habitual liar and has they say old habits die hard.wasnt he the one saying elections wont be postponed. GOD in HIS infinite mercy will defeat this tyrant for us. Make i hear amen |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by Nobody: 6:37am On Feb 07, 2015 |
The mistake Jega made was not to implement a leak proof plan. Now that the C-in-C knows the plan, you have no choice but to comply with global best electoral practices. Let us see how your selective disenfranchisement and 'Aliens Franchisement' will work. Jega is not bigger than the country. 1 Like |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by tonytony208(m): 9:39am On Feb 07, 2015 |
gambit10: you no even know how to hiss.....hahahaha this election will not be done based on performance. It will be done based on ethnicity. |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by gambit10: 1:01pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
tonytony208: Do the ethnic calculation na and tell me who the winner is. |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by aishamohammed20: 1:27pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
I pity dix country..but let dem postpone it for a whole year if dey like...d election must hold one day and gej will be voted in [/quote] shiffi: |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by tonytony208(m): 1:36pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
gambit10: southwest and north despised GEJ because he is from the minority tribe. Simple and short. |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by gambit10: 1:54pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
tonytony208: Ohhh....and the SE and SS love him coz he has performed shey?....we are not ripe for democracy, we should just disintegrate |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by tonytony208(m): 1:59pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
gambit10: that will be a welcome development |
Re: Election 2015 Postponement: INEC Close To Caving To Pressure by SomebodyLovesMe: 2:08pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
plainol: Ths is an attempt by GEJ to rig. The clueless one sees the handwriting on the wall. He wants to be in a position to manipulate Jega into declaring a false winner. He will fail. |
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