ABUJA: The Prime Minister David Cameron has
written to President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure
that Nigerian elections go ahead this weekend,
warning that failure to do so ‘would risk national
security and stability, and adversely affect
Nigeria’s international reputation’.
In a letter to President Jonathan, the Prime
Minister underlines the importance of the
elections for the African continent and points out
the pivotal role for the President.
In a statement made available to Vanguard
saying, “As Africa’s biggest democracy,
successful elections in Nigeria are important not
only for Nigeria’s future, but as a signal to the
rest of Africa. Delivering a credible process will
be a lasting credit to you as President and to
Nigeria as a nation.
The Prime Minister emphasises the vital role of
the Independent National Electoral Commission
and its head Professor Jega, writing:
“I am encouraged by INEC’s advances in recent
weeks. The collection of over 80 per cent of
Permanent Voter Cards and the broadly successful
field tests of the card readers have improved
their technical preparation for the election. Your
support for Professor Jega’s continuing tenure
and guidance of the process remains an important
part of delivering successful elections.”
He also calls for a transparent process without
violence, saying ‘With hundreds of lives lost after
the last election, the eyes of the international
community will be focused on Nigeria.’
The Prime Minister also said he was encouraged
that Nigeria, alongside its neighbours, was
tackling threat posed by Boko Haram –
congratulating President Jonathan on the recent
advances made by Nigerian troops. And he
confirmed the UK’s commitment to support Nigeria
in this effort with £5 million of UK support to the
Multinational Joint Task Force to tackle Boko
Haram in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin area.
The UK is also working towards the swift adoption
of a Security Council resolution in New York to
welcome the force and send an important message
of international political support for the force.
Minister for Africa condemns latest Boko Haram
abductions
Meanwhile Africa Minister James Duddridge has
condemned the abhorrent abduction of women and
children in northern Nigeria
Following reports of the further abductions from
Damasak, Northern Nigeria, the Minister for
Africa, James Duddridge MP said, “I am appalled
at reports that up to 500 young women and
children have been abducted from the town of
Damask in northern Nigeria. I condemn Boko
Haram’s abhorrent practice of abduction in the
strongest terms and call for all those taken to be
released immediately.
The UK stands with Nigeria and its people at this
difficult time, and will continue to support the
region in countering the threat posed by Boko
Haram.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/elections-prime-minister-david-cameron-writes-president-goodluck-jonathan/

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All we know is GEJ till 2019

When it gets to front page, wake me up!!!!!!

election will go on and Jonathan will be declared winner. Jonathan's fans here and beyond will rejoice.

Appt communiqué but he should worry more about Ed

They should remember to activate their security apparatus to the highest level after the election. We don't wanna have this guy do another Alamieseigha on us.

Sai Grandpa.

farewell letter....Cameron u b bad guy oooo.... election neva come na
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farewell jona farewell we wish you farewell,it may be...it may be inside prison you will be living with fayose come may 29....farewell mama piss farewell.....she(aunt ojuyobo madueke) will be ...she will be your cellmate come may 29

This one na just copy copy. He can never make a move on his own first. He must follow follow America everytime.

If Obama didnt do the video urging Nigeria to do the elections the correct way he wouldnt have come out to write Jonathan a letter.