BREAKING NEWS: INEC has decided to postpone the February 14 presidential and legislative elections by six weeks

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided to postpone the 2015 General Elections.

INEC reached the decision at a stakeholders meeting held today, February 7. INEC had earlier announced that it would reach a final decision today.

An official close to the commission told The Associated Press that INEC had decided to postpone the election for six weeks due to the threat posed by Boko Haram.

The source added that the poll shift would allow extra time for a newly constituted multinational force to secure the North-East which is currently being plagued by Boko Haram attacks.

It would also enable the commission continue distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) to citizens to prevent mass disenfranchisement.

INEC is expected to make an official announcement of the postponement at a news conference later in the day.

The initial call for the postponement of the polls was made by National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki but it was voted against by the Council of State.

US Secretary of State, John Kerry also warned Nigeria against postponing the polls.

Story developing.



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Credible link to ur statment or u are talkin trash

Ok

Incompetent government!

Waiting for details then

Hmm

GEJ till 2019

Hmmmm Diaris God oooooo...after making ppu to
be under fear and tension. In ds part of d country
ppu kp travelling everyday:business activities
paralyzed and schools closed cos of d
election;why can't dey hold d election once and
for all..while blame Jega fo all irregularities we
are facing,if since 2011 we are don't av our PVC
is it six weeks dt will make it available;on
security na today insurgents start?

PDP is very smart. Delay tactics will surely give them a better advantage.