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“I am deeply disappointed” – Buhari reacts to election postponement by INEC

“I am deeply disappointed” – Buhari reacts to election postponement by INEC

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment in INEC for postponing the election scheduled for today.

Buhari said INEC had consistently assured Nigerians that it was ready to conduct the election before a last minute turnaround.

“I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement,” he said Saturday morning.

“Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered.

“INEC themselves have given assurances, day after day and almost hour after hour that they are in complete readiness for the elections. We and all our citizens believed them.

“This administration has ensured that we do not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission.

“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.”

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The President, however, called for calm and said he will return to Abuja immediately to ensure the stakeholders’ meeting goes smoothly.

“I 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,” Buhari said.

“I have decided to move back to Abuja to ensure that the 14.00 hrs meeting called by INEC with all stakeholders is successful.”

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