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#NigeriaDecides: I’m deeply disappointed with INEC —Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep disappointment over the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly polls by the Independent National Electoral Commission .The President lamented that , despite giving all the necessary support to the electoral umpire , the exercise was postponed just hours to voting and after Nigerians had taken the pains to travel to vote.
“ I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally , the Independent National Electoral Commission postponed the presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement, ” Buhari said in a statement he signed on Saturday morning in Daura, Katsina State .
However , he asked INEC to ensure the safety of election materials already distributed and appealed to Nigerians to remain law abiding .
Buhari also stated that he had decided to relocate to Abuja from Daura to ensure that the meeting INEC called to hold with stakeholders was successfully .
His statement reads further , “ We now urge INEC to ensure not only that materials already distributed are safe and do not get into wrong hands , but that everything is done to avoid the lapses that resulted in this unfortunate postponement , and ensure a free and fair election on the rescheduled dates .
“ While I reaffirm my strong commitment to the independence , neutrality of the electoral umpire and the sanctity of the electoral process and ballot , I urge all political stakeholders and Nigerians to continue to rally round INEC at this trying national moment in our democratic journey.
“ I, therefore , appeal to all Nigerians to refrain from all civil disorder and remain peaceful, patriotic and united to ensure that no force or conspiracy derail our democratic development . ”
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