3cycle: So? Bbc abi US should face front. They won't help fight boko haram, blocked channels through which Nigeria can acquire more arms to fight insurgents yet they want to decide what happens in Nigeria.
We have decided to postpone election, US and BBc should mind their business... Rubbish.
The international news networks will pass comment/judgement on anything that happens, particularly on nations of importance (such as Nigeria).
My question is why do people here pay any attention to them? - we (should) know that the Western press do an atrocious job of representing what happens in places that are not north America or western Europe.
elklehamite: Re: US Condemns Postponement Of Nigeria’s Elections by elklehamite ( m): 1:44pm The postponement of election in our country Nigeria is purely our own internal affairs and as such US and countries of d world have no biz as far as we are sovereign nation. In fact, US have no reason to be disappointed, or better still they (US) will continue to be disappointed cuz we will continue to do things in our own way and as it suits us. US refused to sell weapons to Nigeria to prosecute war against terrorism under the pretends of human rights, they stopped patronizing in the purchase of Nigerian oil all because they see Nigeria as potential rival in African continent. They are sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria as a away to contain the rivalry of Nigeria against the US using their CIA & refusal of sales of weapon. US will fail in their plans to cause the dismemberment of Nigeria nation because God is on the side of Nigeria. God will continue to frustrate US and some Nigerian elements like,Oby,Ameachi & co whom out of poverty of their brains & minds,selfishness and ego, have made themselves available to be used by US forces against their own country. The postponement of the said ELECTION from February to March & April does not change the handing over date,so how does it affect our democracy? After all ,previous elections were conducted in April,so what is our stress now? Ameachi, out of his usual arrogant, pomposity, ego & immaturity had said will take to the street to protest the postponement of the election,we are waiting and watching. Security of lives & properties is not something to toy with,cuz during and after election there are bound to be crises that could lead to destruction of lives & properties, so why should any man with his right frame of mind allow election to go on or take place without security? This singular action of Jega has proofed the stuff he is made of. There are eggs and there are eggs. ( Modify ) ( Quote ) ( Report) ( Share) Re: US Condemns Postponement Of Nigeria’s Elections by CityNG : 1:44pm ROSSIKE:
I'm clearly dealing with pimple faced preteens who can't quote properly. SMDH.
I decided a long time ago, not to vote for either PDP or APC in this election because in don't believe either of them. But what is true should be said. Holding elections on the 14th would have led to a calamity. In 2011, there was bloodshed and violence, but after that (as a result of militarisation) we saw violence free elections in Edo, Ekiti, and Osun. Those elections were not just free and fair, but also violence free (thanks to the military). Now the military has said because it would be focused on the NE, it cannot guarantee security, yet people still want elections to go on. If you follow the news you'd know that violence is already cooking up. PDP has nothing to gain from this postponement, the same way APC has nothing to lose, infact APC just has one more reason to throw stones at the president. The biggest gainers are those who are yet to get their PVC's and those who are in areas that are prone to violence.
From the news of the past one week its very obvious that the military and the other organizations are in the pocket of the president, and its also very obvious that if jega could provide his own security he would have gone on with the election. And don't say that the pdp does not have something to gain from shifting the poll because from all indications it was was getting clearer that they were going to lose ethe election, AIT conducted their polls even after airing the satanic documentary about GMB, Reno omokri did his own on twitter GMB also won, shifting the polls by six weeks will help them to restrategise on how they are going to rig the election cos they are definitely not going to win a free and fair one
Don't worry this won't be the first time your "democracy has been raped". Your Buhari is an expert in such matters. Please ask him for advice. FYI. The election will never hold ; not this year anyway. The army will organise the next election. Say sorry to Buhari for me you hear?
LRNZH: Election postponement on grounds of Boko Haram is a flawed argument. Boko Haram has been in control of 17 out of 774 (abi na 777) LGs. Is that enough to stop a national process? Party primaries went ahead, election registration went ahead....etc etc.
The military claims to have captured territories from BH. Why is the govt still talking about 17 LGs under BH caliphate? Someone is lying.
If in 6 weeks, they cannot crush Boko Haram in totality, at what point is it ok to hold the elections? 15, 10, 5 or 2 LGs under BH caliphate? We are being deceived.
Jega's hands are tied. I won't blame him. Any elections now will only send people to their graves because PDP will create chaos to prove Jega wrong.
Knowing this dumb govt, they will commit a huge blunder and it will be downhill for Nigeria from there. OBJ foisted this irresponsible set of humans on us.
Exactly my sentiments. #GEJmustgo and I am now more determined to #March4Buhari
3cycle: So? Bbc abi US should face front. They won't help fight boko haram, blocked channels through which Nigeria can acquire more arms to fight insurgents yet they want to decide what happens in Nigeria.
We have decided to postpone election, US and BBc should mind their business... Rubbish.
BBC, UK, USA should all go and sit in the dust bin. In as much as I really feel indifferent about the postponement thing, what is their business? They turned their back on us during ebola, bokoharam and all what have you. Useless people.
0700Jesse: Mtschew.., what help has Britain given to us in tackling election violence?? But they are swift to release article!! article for the gods!!
What help has Ameria given, what help has Britain given, bros why una be like this? Na Britain and America say make Jonathan no perform. If he did, he wouldn't have lost the good will he had in 2011 that many came out to challenge Turai Yar'adua and National Assembly cos of him.
Don't worry this won't be the first time your "democracy has been raped". Your Buhari is an expert in such matters. Please ask him for advice. FYI. The election will never hold ; not this year anyway. The army will organise the next election. Say sorry to Buhari for me you hear?
barcanista: This election postponement is most embarrassing and a testament that Preofessor Attahiru Jega is an incompetent and clueless dude just like the President. This is the first time since we returned to democracy that the INEC Boss will openly take orders from the NSA, the Military and members of pro-PDP as regards election scheduling and rescheduling. Since when has the Military activities determines elections scheduling? The Electoral Act and the Constitution did not say NSA, Military and INEC should determine election date. Even if there is crises in a part of the country, Section 26(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) permit INEC to hold election in the peaceful area and reschedule for the trouble zone at a convenient date. Why can't Jega invoke this section and exclude Gombe, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe from Feb 14 and Feb 28 poll until March 28 and Aprill 11 respectively? Since when do we need the Military for election? What is the Statutory duties of the Police, the NSCDC, and by extension the DSS with respect to internal security? If personnels are not enough then why not bring in other paramilitary to assist? Must it be the Military? Was the Military used in 2003, 2007 and 2011 election? Militarisation started from Edo 2012,then Ondo(2012), Anambra(2011), Osun and Ekiti(2014) Gubernatorial contests. When did the Military become statutory responsible for internal security? The letter of the Chief of Defense State that was communicated to Jega through NSA Sambo Dasuki is treachery and unfortunate. Jega's announcement yesternight only confirmed that he doesn't know what he is doing. This is a shame, our democracy has been raped.
barcanista: This election postponement is most embarrassing and a testament that Preofessor Attahiru Jega is an incompetent and clueless dude just like the President. This is the first time since we returned to democracy that the INEC Boss will openly take orders from the NSA, the Military and members of pro-PDP as regards election scheduling and rescheduling. Since when has the Military activities determines elections scheduling? The Electoral Act and the Constitution did not say NSA, Military and INEC should determine election date. Even if there is crises in a part of the country, Section 26(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) permit INEC to hold election in the peaceful area and reschedule for the trouble zone at a convenient date. Why can't Jega invoke this section and exclude Gombe, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe from Feb 14 and Feb 28 poll until March 28 and Aprill 11 respectively? Since when do we need the Military for election? What is the Statutory duties of the Police, the NSCDC, and by extension the DSS with respect to internal security? If personnels are not enough then why not bring in other paramilitary to assist? Must it be the Military? Was the Military used in 2003, 2007 and 2011 election? Militarisation started from Edo 2012,then Ondo(2012), Anambra(2011), Osun and Ekiti(2014) Gubernatorial contests. When did the Military become statutory responsible for internal security? The letter of the Chief of Defense State that was communicated to Jega through NSA Sambo Dasuki is treachery and unfortunate. Jega's announcement yesternight only confirmed that he doesn't know what he is doing. This is a shame, our democracy has been raped.
I think the real problem with this dude is incompetence. He is a prof. of pol science, but I think his job is more of IT things. That job does not need old outdated prof to handle, but high tech info age tech geek, that can handle relational database engine management.
canalily: APC said they are for change why are they crying just as they have started the change by changing the dates of the election why have they been shouting for change and now crying for change
[size=15pt]Angry Buhari Unhappy With INEC's Decision To Postpone Nigeria's Elections[/size]
Well said my leader!!!! Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Afghanistan, Morocco all had wars and yet elections went on. It is Kk just a desperate attempt by the President and the ruling party to buy time but they will be shocked
barcanista: This election postponement is most embarrassing and a testament that Preofessor Attahiru Jega is an incompetent and clueless dude just like the President. This is the first time since we returned to democracy that the INEC Boss will openly take orders from the NSA, the Military and members of pro-PDP as regards election scheduling and rescheduling. Since when has the Military activities determines elections scheduling? The Electoral Act and the Constitution did not say NSA, Military and INEC should determine election date. Even if there is crises in a part of the country, Section 26(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) permit INEC to hold election in the peaceful area and reschedule for the trouble zone at a convenient date. Why can't Jega invoke this section and exclude Gombe, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe from Feb 14 and Feb 28 poll until March 28 and Aprill 11 respectively? Since when do we need the Military for election? What is the Statutory duties of the Police, the NSCDC, and by extension the DSS with respect to internal security? If personnels are not enough then why not bring in other paramilitary to assist? Must it be the Military? Was the Military used in 2003, 2007 and 2011 election? Militarisation started from Edo 2012,then Ondo(2012), Anambra(2011), Osun and Ekiti(2014) Gubernatorial contests. When did the Military become statutory responsible for internal security? The letter of the Chief of Defense State that was communicated to Jega through NSA Sambo Dasuki is treachery and unfortunate. Jega's announcement yesternight only confirmed that he doesn't know what he is doing. This is a shame, our democracy has been raped.
Take easy bros; we are all pained by this development. However, I dont blame Prof Jega. There was no way he could have conducted election under such atmosphere, PDP is looking for excuse to sack Jega and replace him with someone sympathetic to their course. Am sure they were ready to cause violence had Jega insisted on going ahead, they are ANIMALS and will do anything to remain in power. Violence would have given them excuse to form an interim government with GEJ as the head, Jega would have been charged and convicted foe treason ( conducting election agaist security advice). We are patiently waiting to #march4buhari.
Analysis: Will Ross, BBC Nigeria correspondent, Lagos
The delay is highly contentious and will be seen by many Nigerians as foul play. What is not clear at this stage is whether it will favour President Goodluck Jonathan or his rival, Muhammadu Buhari.
Attahiru Jega made a point of saying this was a decision taken by the electoral commission but clearly the "referee" was under intense pressure.
The Boko Haram conflict has raged for five years but just days before the vote, Professor Jega was suddenly told the entire military would be focused solely on the north-east - in other words, "you are getting no help from the military, you are on your own". With the threat of violence so real, he was put in a tight corner.
It seems highly unlikely that the conflict will be brought to an end within the next few weeks, so will the election be held at all? That may depend on whether some powerful personalities feel President Jonathan is well placed for a victory.
Shame on you bro, our police are also shame to the country and the world at large,what they know how to do best is collect bribe and arrest innocent pple in any violent sence..Dose other elections held b4,were we having these challenges of insecurity?. It is so unfortunate it is happening in GEJ administration,so since it's happening now,we have to be pro-active...Election postposement,if it is to the best of our citizens and country,then it is fine...Let us forget abt what America and the world are saying in regards to our country's election,because America went into the affairs of LIBYA,and how do you see what is happening in Libya today...
/ GEJ wants to buy more time to enjoy Aso Rock.
Since when do politicians in Nigeria start caring for the masses?
The level of political chess game being played now is well beyond your comprehension.
So, go ahead and entertain yourself with any excuse you deem fit.
It is not about the masses. Jonathan is just being selfish. He didn't realize that 4 years would fly by so fast.
Nigeria is not an island. If GEJ messes up the country so much as to bring international sanctions, the masses will suffer tremendously while GEJ and cohorts will be enjoying their loot. And you think N200: $1 is bad now? Then it will be N500+:$1. Be careful what you wish for.
Take easy bros; we are all pained by this development. However, I dont blame Prof Jega. There was no way he could have conducted election under such atmosphere, PDP is looking for excuse to sack Jega and replace him with someone sympathetic to their course. Am sure they were ready to cause violence had Jega insisted on going ahead, they are ANIMALS and will do anything to remain in power. Violence would have given them excuse to form an interim government with GEJ as the head, Jega would have been charged and convicted foe treason ( conducting election agaist security advice). We are patiently waiting to #march4buhari.
meshacha1: Any little thing BBC will carry it, Nigeria no longer have privacy. What's all this? Can't this news be within us?
Come March 28th, all we know is Sai Buhari Hit like if u agree
privacy my foot.......do u think u are inside ur hut....in dis era of globalization..... for ur info, d global media knew of d election postponement 24hrs ahead of ur ragtag media in 9ja......wake up and sniff d coffee.
3cycle: So? Bbc abi US should face front. They won't help fight boko haram, blocked channels through which Nigeria can acquire more arms to fight insurgents yet they want to decide what happens in Nigeria.
We have decided to postpone election, US and BBc should mind their business... Rubbish.
barcanista: Brother, Jega's hands weren't tied, yes there was pressure here and there but the decision was his to make. That he bowed to them showed he isn't assertive and hence, incompetent. We need assertive leaders in power not bending elements like Jega
yeah.....d postponement is a charade. I think Mr Jega is being cautious here to avoid culpability in d event of mayhem and chaos orchestrated by unscrupulous elements using d security chiefs alibi.....d Yorubas of old concludes '' e je ka pe were loko iyawo ko le je ka ri ibi gba ''.... roughly translated '' let's call d madman a nice groom in order for us to av peace in d community ''.
it will be totally unfair and stupid to apportion any blame on INEC Chairman for the postponement of the election because if he decided to ignore the letter by the so called bias-NSA and go ahead on February 14, it will be very disastrous. the so called military and agents of PDP and Gej will deliberately cause mayhem.
barcanista: This election postponement is most embarrassing and a testament that Preofessor Attahiru Jega is an incompetent and clueless dude just like the President. This is the first time since we returned to democracy that the INEC Boss will openly take orders from the NSA, the Military and members of pro-PDP as regards election scheduling and rescheduling. Since when has the Military activities determines elections scheduling? The Electoral Act and the Constitution did not say NSA, Military and INEC should determine election date. Even if there is crises in a part of the country, Section 26(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (amended) permit INEC to hold election in the peaceful area and reschedule for the trouble zone at a convenient date. Why can't Jega invoke this section and exclude Gombe, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe from Feb 14 and Feb 28 poll until March 28 and Aprill 11 respectively? Since when do we need the Military for election? What is the Statutory duties of the Police, the NSCDC, and by extension the DSS with respect to internal security? If personnels are not enough then why not bring in other paramilitary to assist? Must it be the Military? Was the Military used in 2003, 2007 and 2011 election? Militarisation started from Edo 2012,then Ondo(2012), Anambra(2011), Osun and Ekiti(2014) Gubernatorial contests. When did the Military become statutory responsible for internal security? The letter of the Chief of Defense State that was communicated to Jega through NSA Sambo Dasuki is treachery and unfortunate. Jega's announcement yesternight only confirmed that he doesn't know what he is doing. This is a shame, our democracy has been raped.
what did you expect Jega to do? He clearly stated that postponement was was not on INEC card but wouldn't want to have blood in his hands when security agencies can't gurantee the lives of Nigerians knownig how desperate Nigerian politicians are. Was it not the same security apparatus that said insurgency will not distrub general elections before they backtraked? Afghan held elections, somebody need to be fired.
Somebody wake me up.. am dreaming. I won't be aasking God why Yaradua died. I will try not to ask God WHY Ah! GEJ hs embarrassed well meaning Nigerians bigtime.
Buhari truly just wants to grab power. It is the duty of true Nigerians to prevent terrorists from lording it over the nation. Now the wolves are pretending to be sheep. Don't fall for their trick.
makzeze: If PDP doesnt know, the postponement is a disadvantage to it. If the election is held on the 28th of March and INEC selects GEJ as winner, what and how do you think the reaction will be?
so u reason along that line too. I think GEJ should have take a clue from Burkina Faso. If their plan is to cause war and then use it as an excuse for handing over to David Mark, a pdp member, they are in 4 a shock because the polity is tense and I can see something coming
Ah! GEJ hs embarrassed well meaning Nigerians bigtime.
why are they crying just as they have started the change by changing the dates of the election
why have they been shouting for change