Looks like the enemies of democracy who want the elections postponed at all cost will have their way this time again. Although INEC says they will come out with a formal position soon, but the international media has got some inside scoop already and they are reporting postponement of the polls.

We are watching and waiting for INEC's formal position...!

http://www.metronaija.com/2015/02/inec-accepts-to-postpone-elections.html

olokfor:
Looks like the enemies of democracy who want the elections postponed at all cost will have their way this time again. Although INEC says they will come out with a formal position soon, but the international media has got some inside scoop already and they are reporting postponement of the polls.

We are watching and waiting for INEC's formal position...!

http://www.metronaija.com/2015/02/inec-accepts-to-postpone-elections.html

The real enemies of democracy are those who want up to 30million eligible Nigerians to be disenfranchaized just because they feel that they are better poised to win the elections. Democracy is built around some principles and one of them is popular participation. No democrat supports the disenfranchisement of a section of the eligible voters, even when those voters could vote against them. You people should be ashamed of the poverty of principles that characterize your party campaign. Now, tell me, who is desperate?

Why is everybody threatening each other these days? May God help Nigeria. It shall be well in Jesus name, Amen! Violence does no good. Democracy is about individual choices. That one does not support your party does not make such an enemy. Let's all shun violence.

God bless President GEJ.

FrankC3:


The real enemies of democracy are those who want up to 30million eligible Nigerians to be disenfranchaized just because they feel that they are better poised to win the elections. Democracy is built around some principles and one of them is popular participation. No democrat supports the disenfranchisement of a section of the eligible voters, even when those voters could vote against them. You people should be ashamed of the poverty of principles that characterize your party campaign. Now, tell me, who is desperate?

The real enemy of Nigeria is the inept government that is unable to protect Nigerians even from a band of ragtag insurgents.
He had more than six years to dislodge boko haram he couldn't do it.

[s]

FrankC3:


The real enemies of democracy are those who want up to 30million eligible Nigerians to be disenfranchaized just because they feel that they are better poised to win the elections. Democracy is built around some principles and one of them is popular participation. No democrat supports the disenfranchisement of a section of the eligible voters, even when those voters could vote against them. You people should be ashamed of the poverty of principles that characterize your party campaign. Now, tell me, who is desperate?

[/s]

You are an idi.ot and a liar for saying 30 million people are being disenfranchised. There is no country where 100% participation ever recorded in a election. The number of PVCs collected so far have exceeded that of 2011 by 9 million and collection is still on going for another six days. 38 Million+ voters cars were distributed in 2011 while about 48 million have been distributed for 2015 election so far. 3 Million more are expected to be distributed before February 13. Those PVCs that have not been picked up belong to people who registered multiple times in order to perpetuate electoral fraud. The biometric data machine won't let them have the extra cards. When some of you come online to lie, it surprises me. Jonathan had the last four years to secure Northeast but failed to do so due to premeditated reason known to him. This was a fall back plan for him to remain in power at all cost. Using security as reason for postponement is fallacy. Afghanistan had the last three elections without hitch despite on going war in the country. There was Boko Haram menace before 2011 election and the election still went ahead.

When you are scared of losing an election, you intimidate and blackmail Jega and INEC into postponing the inevitable. Election can only be postponed but it won't stop the impending defeat of Jonathan.

sincerenigerian:
[s][/s]

You are an idi.ot and a liar for saying 30 million people are being disenfranchised. There is no country where 100% participation ever recorded in a election. The number of PVCs collected so far have exceeded that of 2011 by 9 million and collection is still on going for another six days. 38 Million+ voters cars were distributed in 2011 while about 48 million have been distributed for 2015 election so far. 3 Million more are expected to be distributed before February 13. Those PVCs that have not been picked up belong to people who registered multiple times in order to perpetuate electoral fraud. The biometric data machine won't let them have the extra cards. When some of you come online to lie, it surprises me. Jonathan had the last four years to secure Northeast but failed to do so due to premeditated reason known to him. This was a fall back plan for him to remain in power at all cost. Using security as reason for postponement is fallacy. Afghanistan had the last three elections without hitch despite on going war in the country. There was Boko Haram menace before 2011 election and the election still went ahead.

When you are scared of losing an election, you intimidate and blackmail Jega and INEC into postponing the inevitable. Election can only be postponed but it won't stop the impending defeat of Jonathan.

Only cowards throw insult in a faceless forum. Real men present their position and defend it logically. I will assume for one second that you did not throw insult and acted a little more mature. I recognize that you are a human being, with rights to hold opinions that are different from mine. I also recognize that human society has proven that diversity (even in opinions) brings out the best from the society, that is why some countries pursue 'diversity visa lottery' and serious companies build diverse team. From your response, I don't think you understand these.

You threw some figures around, including some projections but you did not really address my concern. If you factor in the extra 3 million that would have been distributed by February 13th, 27 million human beings with rights to vote will still be left out the loop. I am not expecting 100% collection but we must collectively strive to hit at least 85% - 90% mark after massive campaigns in this direction by INEC, political parties and Civic Society Organizations. That is the only way to get citizens to ask questions about the way they are being governed and that is what real anti-corruption means.

You may not understand that democracy is an idea, if you read the writings of John Locke, you may just understand better that no democrat supports disenfranchisement by the State especially when the disenfranchised still desire to participate. The reason is because participation in the election process boosts the moral authority of the elected to take decisions on our behalf, including the right to sign the death warrant of death row inmates. What you seem to be saying is that we should leave out those 27 million eligible voters because they do not matter. I disagree with you. Have you wondered why the vote of a Professor in the University has equal voting weight as that of a stark illiterate of 18 years and above?

Most of the other points you presented are quite emotional. How can you be sure that some people registered multiple times? Each person's finger print is unique and they are run through the machines before production, so if people registered multiple times, they would have been identified at production.

You also sounded as though it does not matter if the IDPs are disenfranchised. What gives you the right to choose their next leaders for them? Voting is not just a civic right, it is a civic responsibility for a reason. Are you comfortable if elections are not held in the North East because of the ongoing campaign?

As for the talk of the President trying to delay the elections so that your candidate will not win, how does that even make sense to you? The elections will be tightly contested and any winner will likely not have a landslide. Believe otherwise at your peril. But whatever you believe, remember that if he had decided to act like Obasanjo, you will not be as hopeful of the victory of your candidate as you are today. At least, he gave you faith in the process that 'may' product your candidate as the preferred candidate.

Finally, my point remains that so far it still depend on us to ensure that more people get involved in the electoral process, we must make that happen.

Aigbofa:


The real enemy of Nigeria is the inept government that is unable to protect Nigerians even from a band of ragtag insurgents.
He had more than six years to dislodge boko haram he couldn't do it.

It took the most powerful military machine in the world 10 years to get one man. Insurgency is a 21st century problem of the world, not just Nigeria. After Boko Haram, others may arise. Bombs are still going off in Lybia, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and oter terror hotspots and around the globe and Boko Haram is not rag tag army. And he never had 6 years to defeat them. Those are distortions. Believe otherwise if you like.

But assuming that the incumbent President is incapable, are ALL the military commanders in the field also incompetent? If yes, did they just become incompetent in about 5 years?

Lets not mix up the issues anyway. You want the elections to go on even at the chance of having 30 million Nigerians losing their right to vote because according to you, the President is running an 'inept government'. On the other hand, I think that we should give those 30 million Nigerians more chance to get involved in the system until we hit at least 85% to 90% success level, even at the risk of postponing the elections because that is what democracy means, even if they will not vote for my preferred candidate.

I think I am a better democrat. I think you are more of an elitist.

Let us be clear.
is this election being postponed because of PVC or because of SECURITY?
If it is for PVC, what is the acceptable level of collection when there won't be DISENFRANCHISEMENT? 80 , 90 or 100 percent?
Now what happens, if after six weeks, 80% have still not collected their PVC and the security situation in the north east have not being fully resolved?

By using security as an alibi for postponing this election the govt is taking a serious gamble. If the situation is not fully resolved in six weeks, then what will then be the justification for having an election then.

Let us be honest, this election is being postponed for other reasons outside the ones being advanced.

softwareman:
Let us be clear.
is this election being postponed because of PVC or because of SECURITY?
If it is for PVC, what is the acceptable level of collection when there won't be DISENFRANCHISEMENT? 80 , 90 or 100 percent?
Now what happens, if after six weeks, 80% have still not collected their PVC and the security situation in the north east have not being fully resolved?

Now, this is a serious minded fellow.

I arbitrarily said 85 to 90%. Actually, if I am in a position to establish the acceptable level of collection, I would depend to National Bureau of Statistics to establish this baseline depending on variables like death rate, mobility, e.t.c. However, whatever forms the acceptable level, we must acknowledge that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that more people participate, EVEN WHEN THEY WILL NOT LIKELY VOTE IN OUR CANDIDATE.

On the major reason for the possible postponement, if I am in a position to make a decision, the 2 parameters will factor in and they are not looking good right now. However, if we can achieve up to 90% collection, we can organize elections to hold in IDP camps and introduce some flexibility for those that registered in the North East to vote where ever they will be as at the new date of the election. Unfortunately, I am not close enough to where the decisions are made.

Mega is about to fall into a trap. Once he postpones the election, the presidency and PDP will use it as their perfect excuse to get rid of him.
Unfortunately, at that time too, the opposition would be equally posses with him for not sticking to his words.
The way this script is playing out, THERE MIGHT BE NO ELECTION BEFORE MAY 29TH.

THE POSTPONEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY IS A FIRST PHASE OF AN INTERIM GOVT PLAN.

FrankC3:


Now, this is a serious minded fellow.

I arbitrarily said 85 to 90%. Actually, if I am in a position to establish the acceptable level of collection, I would depend to National Bureau of Statistics to establish this baseline depending on variables like death rate, mobility, e.t.c. However, whatever forms the acceptable level, we must acknowledge that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that more people participate, EVEN WHEN THEY WILL NOT LIKELY VOTE IN OUR CANDIDATE.

On the major reason for the possible postponement, if I am in a position to make a decision, the 2 parameters will factor in and they are not looking good right now. However, if we can achieve up to 90% collection, we can organize elections to hold in IDP camps and introduce some flexibility for those that registered in the North East to vote where ever they will be as at the new date of the election. Unfortunately, I am not close enough to where the decisions are made.

The problem is then this. If you say and we agree 90 percent is the acceptable benchmark, what happens if this is not achieved in six weeks time? Will the elections NOT HAVE TO BE POSTPONED AGAIN?
Please do not forget that if all the PVCs that have being available from last year have being collected, we would have achieved 85 percent by last year.

You do not have to believe me, but even if this election is POSTPONED BY 3 MONTHS, 90 PERCENT COLLECTION WILL NOT BE ACHIEVED.

softwareman:
Mega is about to fall into a trap. Once he postpones the election, the presidency and PDP will use it as their perfect excuse to get rid of him.
Unfortunately, at that time too, the opposition would be equally posses with him for not sticking to his words.
The way this script is playing out, THERE MIGHT BE NO ELECTION BEFORE MAY 29TH.

THE POSTPONEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY IS A FIRST PHASE OF AN INTERIM GOVT PLAN.

Your fears are quite palpable. Its foundation is lack of trust in the system. I am a little more optimistic. I believe that the elections MUST hold and a winner announced. I also believe that the May 29th will be retained as the transition date. Not because I trust the system more, but because I believe in the Nigerian spirit and the power of free press.

However, I am think that the incumbent will likely retain his position by taking advantage of legal powers available to him by the virtue of his office. This is irrespective of whether the election holds on the 14th of this month or in March. I will be surprised if he doesn't. Before you get offended at my position, please, if you are the President of Nigeria today, will you lose elections? Even George Bush won second tenure when he is most unpopular in a hugely saner clime.

FrankC3:


Only cowards throw insult in a faceless forum. Real men present their position and defend it logically. I will assume for one second that you did not throw insult and acted a little more mature. I recognize that you are a human being, with rights to hold opinions that are different from mine. I also recognize that human society has proven that diversity (even in opinions) brings out the best from the society, that is why some countries pursue 'diversity visa lottery' and serious companies build diverse team. From your response, I don't think you understand these.

You threw some figures around, including some projections but you did not really address my concern. If you factor in the extra 3 million that would have been distributed by February 13th, 27 million human beings with rights to vote will still be left out the loop. I am not expecting 100% collection but we must collectively strive to hit at least 85% - 90% mark after massive campaigns in this direction by INEC, political parties and Civic Society Organizations. That is the only way to get citizens to ask questions about the way they are being governed and that is what real anti-corruption means.

You may not understand that democracy is an idea, if you read the writings of John Locke, you may just understand better that no democrat supports disenfranchisement by the State especially when the disenfranchised still desire to participate. The reason is because participation in the election process boosts the moral authority of the elected to take decisions on our behalf, including the right to sign the death warrant of death row inmates. What you seem to be saying is that we should leave out those 27 million eligible voters because they do not matter. I disagree with you. Have you wondered why the vote of a Professor in the University has equal voting weight as that of a stark illiterate of 18 years and above?

Most of the other points you presented are quite emotional. How can you be sure that some people registered multiple times? Each person's finger print is unique and they are run through the machines before production, so if people registered multiple times, they would have been identified at production.

You also sounded as though it does not matter if the IDPs are disenfranchised. What gives you the right to choose their next leaders for them? Voting is not just a civic right, it is a civic responsibility for a reason. Are you comfortable if elections are not held in the North East because of the ongoing campaign?

As for the talk of the President trying to delay the elections so that your candidate will not win, how does that even make sense to you? The elections will be tightly contested and any winner will likely not have a landslide. Believe otherwise at your peril. But whatever you believe, remember that if he had decided to act like Obasanjo, you will not be as hopeful of the victory of your candidate as you are today. At least, he gave you faith in the process that 'may' product your candidate as the preferred candidate.

Finally, my point remains that so far it still depend on us to ensure that more people get involved in the electoral process, we must make that happen.

You are very correct. It is an issue even in the US. Some states disenfranchise millions of voters because they don't have drivers license or tax certificates. The democratic party loses millions of votes this way every year but they still win elections. The problem is coming from Jonathan, this man has never been qualified for anything he has gotten in life. Now he hopes the old luck will work if he delays the elections but I think it is worse for him.

softwareman:

The problem is then this. If you say and we agree 90 percent is the acceptable benchmark, what happens if this is not achieved in six weeks time? Will the elections NOT HAVE TO BE POSTPONED AGAIN?
Please do not forget that if all the PVCs that have being available from last year have being collected, we would have achieved 85 percent by last year.

You do not have to believe me, but even if this election is POSTPONED BY 3 MONTHS, 90 PERCENT COLLECTION WILL NOT BE ACHIEVED.

That's an important point, but I will think that by then, we have exhausted our patience. But I believe that if we collectively enlighten people, and take it serious enough, we may hit that mark even before the March date. But your point is still important, what happens if we could not achieve the threshold, do we shift again? Well, I will cautiously say no, not again. My reason, we will be just 2 months away from the sacrosanct hand over date and the transition must be planned.

Seriously, we need to take another look at the electoral act and adjust it to eliminate most of these unknowns.

Ubansu duka

Adminisher:


You are very correct. It is an issue even in the US. Some states disenfranchise millions of voters because they don't have drivers license or tax certificates. The democratic party loses millions of votes this way every year but they still win elections. The problem is coming from Jonathan, this man has never been qualified for anything he has gotten in life. Now he hopes the old luck will work if he delays the elections but I think it is worse for him.

My brother, we must work hard to ensure that our institutions are bigger, better and stronger that any individual. This present challenge presents a case for more discussion in the next national assembly. President Jonathan should not be the problem if our institutions are strong enough.

President Jonathan made a number of mistakes, by my estimation, in the last couple of years but he succeeded massively in refining the electoral process and injecting faith of even the naturally cynic in it. The greatest proof of this achievement are his opponents who believe that they stand a chance of winning the elections this year. A broken clock is right at least twice a day! With former President Obasanjo as President, we will be talking about 2019 because Iwu will announce a result in Abuja and will will live by it, so we have made huge progress.

Let us not forget, Nigeria is a work in progress. Lets not deceive ourselves that anybody can fix Nigeria even in 8 years. Even some Americans are not happy with what USA has turned out to be even with their near excellent individual leaders and working systems.

The @OP is one of the enemies of democracy and an enemy of Nigeria.

FrankC3:


My brother, we must work hard to ensure that our institutions are bigger, better and stronger that any individual. This present challenge presents a case for more discussion in the next national assembly. President Jonathan should not be the problem if our institutions are strong enough.

President Jonathan made a number of mistakes, by my estimation, in the last couple of years but he succeeded massively in refining the electoral process and injecting faith of even the naturally cynic in it. The greatest proof of this achievement are his opponents who believe that they stand a chance of winning the elections this year. A broken clock is right at least twice a day! With former President Obasanjo as President, we will be talking about 2019 because Iwu will announce a result in Abuja and will will live by it, so we have made huge progress.

Let us not forget, Nigeria is a work in progress. Lets not deceive ourselves that anybody can fix Nigeria even in 8 years. Even some Americans are not happy with what USA has turned out to be even with their near excellent individual leaders and working systems.

God bless you.

[s]

sincerenigerian:
[s][/s]

[s]You are an idi.ot and a liar for saying 30 million people are being disenfranchised. There is no country where 100% participation ever recorded in a election. The number of PVCs collected so far have exceeded that of 2011 by 9 million and collection is still on going for another six days. 38 Million+ voters cars were distributed in 2011 while about 48 million have been distributed for 2015 election so far. 3 Million more are expected to be distributed before February 13. Those PVCs that have not been picked up belong to people who registered multiple times in order to perpetuate electoral fraud. The biometric data machine won't let them have the extra cards. When some of you come online to lie, it surprises me. Jonathan had the last four years to secure Northeast but failed to do so due to premeditated reason known to him. This was a fall back plan for him to remain in power at all cost. Using security as reason for postponement is fallacy. Afghanistan had the last three elections without hitch despite on going war in the country. There was Boko Haram menace before 2011 election and the election still went ahead.

When you are scared of losing an election, you intimidate and blackmail Jega and INEC into postponing the inevitable. Election can only be postponed but it won't stop the impending defeat of Jonathan.[/s]

[/s]

The deductions anybody can make out of the on going electioneering campaigns in Nigeria today are (1), PDP by it's name, reflects "A CONGREGATION OF DEMOCRATS." While APC represents an "ALIANCE FOR PREMITIVE CONCENSUS." Well, the world has metamorphosed from the primitive era when only the logics of a few reigns. What we have today and still building on is what our dear mentor Socratis, had in mind whilst scripting the principles of democracy to the greek government at his time. Eventhough his brethren then failed to comprehend the visions of a fore-sighted, the whole world today has come to terms with its realities and importance to human co-existence and has embraced it squarely. Nigeria must not be left behind. (2), President Goodluck Jonathan has lent credence to the belief that Nigeria can as well practise unadultrated democracy. He is a leader decorated with so much powers, but declines from usuping it in intimidations. Contrary to his living predecessor. Obasanjo. This particular act calls to question; have we actually been suffering from "NONENTISM?" because all that have ruled us before Yaradua have had questions of accademic standards to answer. Starting from the era of our Dear Yaradua (may his gentil soul rest in peace) till date, Nigeria has known true democracy, its freedom of expression and participation. Contrary to what the militocracy of Obasanjo envisaged. Do they want to take us back? (3) It has been an old and true maxim that "the leopard does not hide its skin." from the fore-going, it has been noted that Buhari in his military blood has nothing other than worse of Obasanjo's dictatorship in democracy to offer us. Hahahaha! Someone might be wondering why the sudden laughter. Well, it wount be morethan. Do I have to repeat my self? I said, it wount be more than a year, before all those clamouring for Buhari's assension call for his head. God forbid. He will live and witness Nigeria's growth from his house, not in Aso rock until his appointed time by nature to vacate becuase dear God will not allow his Children into the hands of such a heart of flint. I have lived in this geographical dimension of the earth for not less than 30yrs now. And I know what I am talking about. We have surfered enough in the past. Democracy must rule and its principles observed in totality. So, ride on my brother.

FrankC3:


Only cowards throw insult in a faceless forum. Real men present their position and defend it logically. I will assume for one second that you did not throw insult and acted a little more mature. I recognize that you are a human being, with rights to hold opinions that are different from mine. I also recognize that human society has proven that diversity (even in opinions) brings out the best from the society, that is why some countries pursue 'diversity visa lottery' and serious companies build diverse team. From your response, I don't think you understand these.

You threw some figures around, including some projections but you did not really address my concern. If you factor in the extra 3 million that would have been distributed by February 13th, 27 million human beings with rights to vote will still be left out the loop. I am not expecting 100% collection but we must collectively strive to hit at least 85% - 90% mark after massive campaigns in this direction by INEC, political parties and Civic Society Organizations. That is the only way to get citizens to ask questions about the way they are being governed and that is what real anti-corruption means.

You may not understand that democracy is an idea, if you read the writings of John Locke, you may just understand better that no democrat supports disenfranchisement by the State especially when the disenfranchised still desire to participate. The reason is because participation in the election process boosts the moral authority of the elected to take decisions on our behalf, including the right to sign the death warrant of death row inmates. What you seem to be saying is that we should leave out those 27 million eligible voters because they do not matter. I disagree with you. Have you wondered why the vote of a Professor in the University has equal voting weight as that of a stark illiterate of 18 years and above?

Most of the other points you presented are quite emotional. How can you be sure that some people registered multiple times? Each person's finger print is unique and they are run through the machines before production, so if people registered multiple times, they would have been identified at production.

You also sounded as though it does not matter if the IDPs are disenfranchised. What gives you the right to choose their next leaders for them? Voting is not just a civic right, it is a civic responsibility for a reason. Are you comfortable if elections are not held in the North East because of the ongoing campaign?

As for the talk of the President trying to delay the elections so that your candidate will not win, how does that even make sense to you? The elections will be tightly contested and any winner will likely not have a landslide. Believe otherwise at your peril. But whatever you believe, remember that if he had decided to act like Obasanjo, you will not be as hopeful of the victory of your candidate as you are today. At least, he gave you faith in the process that 'may' product your candidate as the preferred candidate.

Finally, my point remains that so far it still depend on us to ensure that more people get involved in the electoral process, we must make that happen.

May God bless nd protect ur entire household for not responding with abuse
Let Nigerian learn to tolerate one another
Irrespective of d religious, tribal or political differences.
God bless Jonathan, Buhari, Sambo, Osinbanjo plus Nigeria and Nigerians
Once again God bless you sir for maturity

softwareman:
Let us be clear.
is this election being postponed because of PVC or because of SECURITY?
If it is for PVC, what is the acceptable level of collection when there won't be DISENFRANCHISEMENT? 80 , 90 or 100 percent?
Now what happens, if after six weeks, 80% have still not collected their PVC and the security situation in the north east have not being fully resolved?

Then we will stick to constitution. And that is still what we are sticking to already. The constitution was not wrong to make provisions for postponement in a case of chaos like the one we have at hand. Anybody that says let elections be conducted under these circumstances should really make a rethink of his opinions because omnious signs are ahead if this elections continue as scheduled. Who will accept defeat under such circumstances? Are we paving way for the military to come in again? Our destinies are in our hands. Why rush into troubles when there is an option for remedy? If after accessing all our possible chances, we have the same problems nagging, then the constitution has its role to play. The only way I would have blamed the president is if he is acting outside the constitutional provisions. Remember, that you people will still seat back here and blame him for the shade of innocent blood that is imminent under such circumstances if the alections are allowed to hold.

softwareman:
Mega is about to fall into a trap. Once he postpones the election, the presidency and PDP will use it as their perfect excuse to get rid of him.
Unfortunately, at that time too, the opposition would be equally posses with him for not sticking to his words.
The way this script is playing out, THERE MIGHT BE NO ELECTION BEFORE MAY 29TH.

THE POSTPONEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY IS A FIRST PHASE OF AN INTERIM GOVT PLAN.

I don't want to believe Gej is that clueless. Removing Jega would be shooting himself in the foot, the beginning of his end...he won't dare do it.

FrankC3:


Only cowards throw insult in a faceless forum. Real men present their position and defend it logically. I will assume for one second that you did not throw insult and acted a little more mature. I recognize that you are a human being, with rights to hold opinions that are different from mine. I also recognize that human society has proven that diversity (even in opinions) brings out the best from the society, that is why some countries pursue 'diversity visa lottery' and serious companies build diverse team. From your response, I don't think you understand these.

You threw some figures around, including some projections but you did not really address my concern. If you factor in the extra 3 million that would have been distributed by February 13th, 27 million human beings with rights to vote will still be left out the loop. I am not expecting 100% collection but we must collectively strive to hit at least 85% - 90% mark after massive campaigns in this direction by INEC, political parties and Civic Society Organizations. That is the only way to get citizens to ask questions about the way they are being governed and that is what real anti-corruption means.

You may not understand that democracy is an idea, if you read the writings of John Locke, you may just understand better that no democrat supports disenfranchisement by the State especially when the disenfranchised still desire to participate. The reason is because participation in the election process boosts the moral authority of the elected to take decisions on our behalf, including the right to sign the death warrant of death row inmates. What you seem to be saying is that we should leave out those 27 million eligible voters because they do not matter. I disagree with you. Have you wondered why the vote of a Professor in the University has equal voting weight as that of a stark illiterate of 18 years and above?

Most of the other points you presented are quite emotional. How can you be sure that some people registered multiple times? Each person's finger print is unique and they are run through the machines before production, so if people registered multiple times, they would have been identified at production.

You also sounded as though it does not matter if the IDPs are disenfranchised. What gives you the right to choose their next leaders for them? Voting is not just a civic right, it is a civic responsibility for a reason. Are you comfortable if elections are not held in the North East because of the ongoing campaign?

As for the talk of the President trying to delay the elections so that your candidate will not win, how does that even make sense to you? The elections will be tightly contested and any winner will likely not have a landslide. Believe otherwise at your peril. But whatever you believe, remember that if he had decided to act like Obasanjo, you will not be as hopeful of the victory of your candidate as you are today. At least, he gave you faith in the process that 'may' product your candidate as the preferred candidate.

Finally, my point remains that so far it still depend on us to ensure that more people get involved in the electoral process, we must make that happen.

you shouldn't have been economical with the truth then. lets learn to speak with facts and figures. this election is a ray of hope for some people and postponing the election wont stop BH neither will it make every voters collect their PVC

FrankC3:


The real enemies of democracy are those who want up to 30million eligible Nigerians to be disenfranchaized just because they feel that they are better poised to win the elections. Democracy is built around some principles and one of them is popular participation. No democrat supports the disenfranchisement of a section of the eligible voters, even when those voters could vote against them. You people should be ashamed of the poverty of principles that characterize your party campaign. Now, tell me, who is desperate?

If the security situation of Nigeria has remained the same or even worsened since we ve been planning this election, how would anybody think that postponing it by just a few weeks will change anything? Even the excuse about some eligible Nigerians not gotten their PVCs yet is lame. What is the probability that even 50% of these ppl will get the PVCs at the end of the postponement? I weep for the degree of dumbness in our dear country

K

loving the general sense of maturity being displayed on this thread and the intelligent points bin made.

kudos t all.

postponement or not, whatever will guarantee a fair, credible election, as long as it is constitutional, needs be done.

No one wants a repeat of the violence that occurred in 2011.

softwareman:
Mega is about to fall into a trap. Once he postpones the election, the presidency and PDP will use it as their perfect excuse to get rid of him.
Unfortunately, at that time too, the opposition would be equally posses with him for not sticking to his words.
The way this script is playing out, THERE MIGHT BE NO ELECTION BEFORE MAY 29TH.

THE POSTPONEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY IS A FIRST PHASE OF AN INTERIM GOVT PLAN.

Bless you my good man !


He just fast tracked his own exit from power !

All I know is if they won't allow us FEBUHARI,we will MARCH4BUHARI

Whether they postponed the election by 12 months GMB will still win. So no problem we will wait.