The United States has expressed deep disappointment by the postponement of Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14.
A statement signed by US Secretary of State John Kerry, decried political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying it “is unacceptable”.
The presidential election according to INEC, will now hold on March 28 while Governorship and state legislative elections hold on April 11. However, Kerry warned that there should not be further delays.
“The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election, which had been scheduled for February 14.
“Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process.
“The international community will be watching closely as the Nigerian government prepares for elections on the newly scheduled dates. The United States underscores the importance of ensuring that there are no further delays.
“As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, transparent, and credible electoral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence,” Mr. Kerry stated.
We have cabals ruling the nation called Nigeria. They will never ever let go. They are the Biblical pharaoh of our time. The stubborn fly follows the dead into the grave, so says an adage. Those our leaders who have ears should hear the voice of God and open their eyes to see the hand writing on the wall!.
Sharaap kerry sharaaap. It was US invasion of Iraq that gave birth to ISIS. It was your intrusion Libya that gave rise to the proliferation of arms In North Africa and which boko haram is using to terrorise Nigeria. Kerry you mean nothing to Nigeria
Look at this fool called Kerry… a racist… talking about Nigerian politics. Tidy your home first before…